Takase, Umi

I wanna be your girl. 4 / I want to be your girl. 4 Umi Takase ; English translation by Erin Proctor. - 217 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm

"Originally published as an ebook original in Japan as Kanojo ni naritai kimi to boku 4 by Comisma Inc., Chiyoda City, 2021"--Colophon.

When Hime's childhood best friend and crush, Akira, reveals that she identifies as a girl, Hime decides to dress like a boy to support the person she loves. Being in love with your best friend is hard enough but turns out, being a good friend can be even harder. Akira is ready to make up with Hime, and although Hime feels the same, she knows they need to talk about something more. She's kept her love secret for too long. It's time to tell the truth. After struggling with their identities, Hime and Akira are finally ready to aciccept themselves and each other. Now all that's left is to finally make up and be honest about their feelings. Will they be able to express themselves correctly and reconcile? The emotional rollercoaster of a series comes to a heartwarming and hopeful conclusion!

Ages 12+, T.

ISBN: 9780593903018 0593903013

LCCN: 2024050433

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Transgender youth--Comic books, strips, etc.
Gender identity--Comic books, strips, etc.
Best friends--Comic books, strips, etc.
Friendship in children--Comic books, strips, etc.
Self-acceptance--Comic books, strips, etc.
Social acceptance--Comic books, strips, etc.
Reconciliation--Comic books, strips, etc.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Transgender comics.
Romance comics.
Graphic novels, Japanese.

Dewey Class. No.: [Fic] 741.5/952