Skip Beat! GN (2006- Viz) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko knows she's not plain and uninteresting and with the help of a little makeover, Kyoko's ready to exact her revenge. But first she needs to land an audition, and she sets her sights on the agency where Sho's lead rival works. Her persistence pays off, but Kyoko has lost the will to love anybody, let alone fans she's never met.

Can the agency see past this problem to Kyoko's true star potential?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko knows she's not plain and uninteresting and with the help of a little makeover, Kyoko's ready to exact her revenge. But first she needs to land an audition, and she sets her sights on the agency where Sho's lead rival works. Her persistence pays off, but Kyoko has lost the will to love anybody, let alone fans she's never met.

Can the agency see past this problem to Kyoko's true star potential?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

After failing her audition, Kyoko has just about given up on her revenge until Sho shows up at the gas station where she works and doesn't even recognize her! With her desire for vengeance rekindled, Kyoko goes back to the talent agency and gets assigned to the new "Love Me Section." There, she can earn points for good behavior, and if she earns enough, the agency will back her debut!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

After failing her audition, Kyoko has just about given up on her revenge until Sho shows up at the gas station where she works and doesn't even recognize her! With her desire for vengeance rekindled, Kyoko goes back to the talent agency and gets assigned to the new "Love Me Section." There, she can earn points for good behavior, and if she earns enough, the agency will back her debut!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko is determined to win her way into show business, even if it means wearing embarrassing bright pink overalls and putting up with spoiled stars. But her first big assignment is proving more difficult than she imagined when Kyoko finds herself in front of the camera with an injured leg. Will she be able to ace her first attempt at acting despite the pain, or will she make an utter fool of herself in front of her sort-of nemesis, Ren Tsugura?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko is determined to win her way into show business, even if it means wearing embarrassing bright pink overalls and putting up with spoiled stars. But her first big assignment is proving more difficult than she imagined when Kyoko finds herself in front of the camera with an injured leg. Will she be able to ace her first attempt at acting despite the pain, or will she make an utter fool of herself in front of her sort-of nemesis, Ren Tsugura?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko helps the LME president's granddaughter heal from a childhood tragedy, and in return she should have earned a free ride through the LME training school. But the other students throw a fit, and now she still has to pay.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko helps the LME president's granddaughter heal from a childhood tragedy, and in return she should have earned a free ride through the LME training school. But the other students throw a fit, and now she still has to pay.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko lands a regular role on a TV show... as a giant chicken. Not content to settle for poultry recognition, Kyoko tries out for a big commercial. At the audition she runs into her Love Me rival Moko, who's having rival woes of her own. With a jealous rich girl out to bring them down, can Kyoko and Moko overcome their difficulties and act as a team to trounce the competition?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko lands a regular role on a TV show... as a giant chicken. Not content to settle for poultry recognition, Kyoko tries out for a big commercial. At the audition she runs into her Love Me rival Moko, who's having rival woes of her own. With a jealous rich girl out to bring them down, can Kyoko and Moko overcome their difficulties and act as a team to trounce the competition?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren's manager Yashiro comes down with a nasty cold in the middle of an important shoot and dares Kyoko to take over his job! Of course Kyoko accepts, but she's in way over her head with a pack of new responsibilities and the scorn of everyone who thinks she's doing a bad job. But the more time Ren spends with Kyoko the more he sees her kind and gentle side. Will all her hassles be worth his change of heart?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren's manager Yashiro comes down with a nasty cold in the middle of an important shoot and dares Kyoko to take over his job! Of course Kyoko accepts, but she's in way over her head with a pack of new responsibilities and the scorn of everyone who thinks she's doing a bad job. But the more time Ren spends with Kyoko the more he sees her kind and gentle side. Will all her hassles be worth his change of heart?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

All Kyoko's dreams are coming true! She's got a best friend (okay, so Moko still needs to come to terms with their bosom-buddyhood, but she's learning). She's finally going to high school. So what if a mean girl is picking on her? Kyoko knows how to deal with bullies). And she's landed a spot in Sho's new video (Yes! Revenge! Bwa ha ha ha!). Life doesn't get any better than this.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

All Kyoko's dreams are coming true! She's got a best friend (okay, so Moko still needs to come to terms with their bosom-buddyhood, but she's learning). She's finally going to high school. So what if a mean girl is picking on her? Kyoko knows how to deal with bullies). And she's landed a spot in Sho's new video (Yes! Revenge! Bwa ha ha ha!). Life doesn't get any better than this.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's perfect chance to wreak her revenge on Sho isn't going as well as she'd hoped. In fact, her rage is so consuming that she forgets she's supposed to be acting and tries to throttle Sho for real. That's not her only problem: Sho still thinks he owns Kyoko body and soul, but his manager is worried that Kyoko might be stealing his heart!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Fine $5.99

Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's perfect chance to wreak her revenge on Sho isn't going as well as she'd hoped. In fact, her rage is so consuming that she forgets she's supposed to be acting and tries to throttle Sho for real. That's not her only problem: Sho still thinks he owns Kyoko body and soul, but his manager is worried that Kyoko might be stealing his heart!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's big chance is finally here! Her performance in Sho's promo clip impressed some important people, and now she's been asked to act in the year's most anticipated drama! But Ren is the leading man, and the character Kyoko is supposed to play is damaged and scary! Can Kyoko overcome her fear of Ren and her shame about her demons?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's big chance is finally here! Her performance in Sho's promo clip impressed some important people, and now she's been asked to act in the year's most anticipated drama! But Ren is the leading man, and the character Kyoko is supposed to play is damaged and scary! Can Kyoko overcome her fear of Ren and her shame about her demons?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's been scouted for a role in this year's most anticipated drama, a remake of the classic Tsukimori. But shades of the past threaten to stifle the production as Kyoko struggles to get into the character of Mio. Ms. Iizuka, the actress who played the original Mio, has grave doubts about Kyoko's ability to do justice to the role. She demands that Kyoko pass an acting test, and quit the production if she fails!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 10 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's been scouted for a role in this year's most anticipated drama, a remake of the classic Tsukimori. But shades of the past threaten to stifle the production as Kyoko struggles to get into the character of Mio. Ms. Iizuka, the actress who played the original Mio, has grave doubts about Kyoko's ability to do justice to the role. She demands that Kyoko pass an acting test, and quit the production if she fails!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

There's trouble on the Tsukimori set, and surprisingly it's not Kyoko's fault. Ren is having difficulty acting the part of a love-struck suitor since he's never really been in love before. Stressed by his sudden acting impotence, Ren goes MIA. Kyoko is determined to help her friend, and joins forces with Ren's manager. But as Ren sees the two of them getting close, he realizes he might know more about serious emotion than he thought!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 11 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

There's trouble on the Tsukimori set, and surprisingly it's not Kyoko's fault. Ren is having difficulty acting the part of a love-struck suitor since he's never really been in love before. Stressed by his sudden acting impotence, Ren goes MIA. Kyoko is determined to help her friend, and joins forces with Ren's manager. But as Ren sees the two of them getting close, he realizes he might know more about serious emotion than he thought!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's determination to help Ren continues as she lends a friendly ear - in her chicken suit. Ren opens up and confides in Chicken Bo, but is Kyoko really ready to deal with his lovelorn confession? To make matters worse, Ren's been given an ultimatum by the LME president, and if he can't act right by the end of the week, he's out on his ear!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Fine $5.99

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's determination to help Ren continues as she lends a friendly ear - in her chicken suit. Ren opens up and confides in Chicken Bo, but is Kyoko really ready to deal with his lovelorn confession? To make matters worse, Ren's been given an ultimatum by the LME president, and if he can't act right by the end of the week, he's out on his ear!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

The president of LME created the Love Me section because he was impressed by Kyoko's potential but heartbroken by the wounded spirit he could sense buried deep inside her. In the time since she joined the section, Kyoko has made amazing strides as an actress and in healing from the pain of her past. But what will happen to her hard-won strength when she is faced with the person who hurt her the most-her mother?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 13 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

The president of LME created the Love Me section because he was impressed by Kyoko's potential but heartbroken by the wounded spirit he could sense buried deep inside her. In the time since she joined the section, Kyoko has made amazing strides as an actress and in healing from the pain of her past. But what will happen to her hard-won strength when she is faced with the person who hurt her the most-her mother?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Vie Ghoul is the new band burning up the charts by stealing Sho's moves, and Kyoko's hopping mad on his behalf. Kyoko's confrontation with Sho about his lack of action doesn't go as well as she hoped - Sho gets violent, and the front man for Vie Ghoul gets a good look at Kyoko's demons. And both men seem a little more interested in Kyoko than Ren would like!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Vie Ghoul is the new band burning up the charts by stealing Sho's moves, and Kyoko's hopping mad on his behalf. Kyoko's confrontation with Sho about his lack of action doesn't go as well as she hoped - Sho gets violent, and the front man for Vie Ghoul gets a good look at Kyoko's demons. And both men seem a little more interested in Kyoko than Ren would like!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 15 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Vie Ghoul is the new band burning up the charts by stealing Sho's moves, and Kyoko's hopping mad on his behalf. Kyoko's confrontation with Sho about his lack of action doesn't go as well as she hoped - Sho gets violent, and the front man for Vie Ghoul gets a good look at Kyoko's demons. And both men seem a little more interested in Kyoko than Ren would like!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Saving Kyoko from Reino's attack has finally knocked some sense into Sho's head, and he realizes how much he cares for her. But before he can declare his devotion, Ren shows up to ruin the moment. Both men realize that Kyoko has no idea of their true feelings for her and begin a secret battle for her affections!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko is getting tons of offers for more acting jobs! But all the offers are for twisted, damaged characters like Mio. If she refuses all these jobs, will she even have a career left?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's now the personal assistant to Koo Hizuri, Japanese actor turned Hollywood star, and everyone knows how assistants are treated in Hollywood! Can Kyoko see past Koo's meanness, or will his nastiness just make her demons worse?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Koo and Lory can't stop meddling in Kyoko's and Ren's lives. Because while Koo is impressed with Kyoko's talent, he knows that she will never be a great actress unless she can overcome her fatal weakness. And Lory knows that Ren's acting is likewise affected by his refusal to face his past. Can the two old-timers give their young protégés a much-needed kick in the pants, or will their plans blow up in their faces?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

It's the season of giving in Tokyo, but Lory's granddaughter Maria is in no mood to celebrate. Kyoko, never one to sit out a challenge, finally gets Maria to admit what has her so soured on the holidays. It turns out December 24th is Maria's birthday--and the anniversary of her mother's death! Can Kyoko work a Christmas miracle and give this little girl a happy birthday?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko is basking in the glow of working a Christmas miracle and getting some birthday booty of her own. But she's so unused to this kind of joy that she ends up late to the script reading for her new drama. Now her whole day is a mess and Ren is mad at her! Can Kyoko balance revenge, a career and her own happiness?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 22 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 23 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Chiori's rage threatens the whole production when she lashes out and hurts Kyoko. Kyoko is used to overcoming obstacles, and she uses her injury as an excuse to push Chiori into exploring her acting. But Chiori has a traumatic past. Will focusing on the dark side of her character bring it all rushing back?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 24 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Valentine's Day is on its way, but Kyoko won't be able to celebrate love and friendship the normal way. She's getting blackmailed into giving chocolate to guys she hates, she has her ongoing revenge to oblige, and to top it all off, it's Ren's birthday! How can Kyoko give him a meaningful present when she's slinging meaningless chocolate left and right?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 25 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Valentine's Day is on its way, but Kyoko won't be able to celebrate love and friendship the normal way. She's getting blackmailed into giving chocolate to guys she hates, she has her ongoing revenge to oblige, and to top it all off, it's Ren's birthday! How can Kyoko give him a meaningful present when she's slinging meaningless chocolate left and right?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 26 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko thinks she's survived Valentine's Day, but that's just the kind of attitude that gets her in trouble with the president of LME. Lory is very disappointed in the girls of the Love Me Section and sets up special new assignments to teach them the power of love. But will the president's strange methods have any affect on the troubled souls of Chiori, Moko and Kyoko?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 27 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's having trouble getting into the role of Cain's sister. But is it because she can't relate to a spoiled punk princess, or because she can't let go of the fact that Ren is playing Cain? And Ren faces his own challenge with the situation. Can he stand to have the woman he loves treat him like a brother?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 28 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren's new roles are dredging up old memories best left buried, and he's having trouble dealing with the emotional turmoil. But the President was right when he claimed Kyoko was Ren's good luck charm. Will her strange but good-natured ways be enough to keep him from his own darkness?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 29 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren's new roles are dredging up old memories best left buried, and he's having trouble dealing with the emotional turmoil. But the President was right when he claimed Kyoko was Ren's good luck charm. Will her strange but good-natured ways be enough to keep him from his own darkness?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 30 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren's new cast mate Taira Murasame used to be a biker, and he sees show biz as just another gang to get to the top of. Normally Ren would have no problem dealing with a punk, but his role as BJ requires him to tap his darkest depths. When Murasame and Ren have to fi ght on camera, can Ren remember that it's only acting?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 31 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren's new cast mate Taira Murasame used to be a biker, and he sees show biz as just another gang to get to the top of. Normally Ren would have no problem dealing with a punk, but his role as BJ requires him to tap his darkest depths. When Murasame and Ren have to fight on camera, can Ren remember that it's only acting?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 32 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

A bestselling romantic comedy about a girl following her dream to become famous in show business!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 33 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's twin tasks of keeping Ren from breaking under the strain of his characters and playing Setsuka are starting to take their toll on her. But the real danger is revealed when the desires of Setsuka and Kyoko merge. Can Kyoko stay in character and protect her heart with a half-naked Ren in her bed?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 34 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 35 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko is on the tropical paradise of Guam, and in true fairy-tale fashion, she encounters a magical creature emerging from the sea! She even recognizes him as Corn, a beloved friend from her childhood whose gift of an enchanted stone has helped her deal with the trauma in her life. But Corn is actually Kuon, who is actually Ren Tsuruga! And it's only a matter of time before Kyoko's brilliant ability to see through Ren's disguises breaks his coverÉfor good!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 36 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 37 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

The president of LME created the Love Me Section for Kyoko because he could sense her great potential, but he knew she'd never be a true star until she could make her wounded heart whole. And Kyoko has made amazing strides toward healing since she first declared vengeance on Sho. But how will her hard-won strength withstand coming face-to-face with the person who cut her the deepest-her mother?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 38 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence-she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 39 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence-she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 40 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko desperately wants to be cast in a new samurai drama so that she can work opposite her best friend in the entire world, Kanae "Moko" Kotonami. But there are plenty of hurdles between her and her dream role, including another actress who might be willing to do anything to take out the competition!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 41 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko has trained hard to be the perfect ninja, and now the day of the Momiji audition has dawned. But the producer in charge of the acting test kicks Kyoko out for having hair unbecoming of a ninja, without even letting her perform! Kyoko's temporary manager Yashiro isn't worried, though. He knows a little adversity isn't enough to stand in the way of Kyoko's ninja dreams. But are grit and determination really enough to break through the producer's professional skepticism?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 42 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

When Kyoko's heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence-she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

Kyoko has sailed through the first two audition tests for the role of Momiji, impressing even the people who are rooting against her. But her competition isn't known for playing fair, and the more Kyoko shines, the dirtier Kimiko is willing to get. When Kimiko's scheming scores a direct hit, Kyoko's professionalism is blasted away by waves of doubt and grudge demons. Her only way to stay in the running is to channel her dark emotions into her acting, but how can she hope to control her feelings about her special weakness-Ren Tsuruga?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 43 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

When Kyoko's heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!

Kyoko's intense audition finally wins over the producer and secures her role of Momiji, but she's hardly in the mood to celebrate. Moko hasn't been cast as Chidori, and Kyoko's cherished dreams of playing opposite her BFF have been dashed. Her internal conflict will have to wait though, because her opponent in the Momiji trials has another nasty trick up her sleeve. Will Kimi's devious scheming cost Kyoko more than just a coveted role?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 44 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko thought she'd be able to relax now that she's secured the role of Momiji, but various romantic misunderstandings are making her life more stressful than ever. How can she focus on being an amazing actress when a photo of Ren kissing a famous adult actress just leaked!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 45 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

The news that Ren is dating a hot older woman is all over town, and Kyoko is doing her best to ignore it. But how can she pretend it isn't happening when Ren insists on talking to her about it?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 46 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

When Kyoko's heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence-she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

Ren Tsuruga loves Kyoko Mogami! It would be the news of the century, but they have to keep it quiet to protect their privacy and their careers. While the happy couple is content to focus on their professional goals for the time being, Ren's legion of fans won't rest until they know what's going on with their fave. Are any secrets safe from these internet detectives?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 47 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura. Kyoko and Moko are finally going to Dayjowey Land to have tea with a princess! Kyoko's dreams of a sweet afternoon in an enchanted castle are interrupted when she bumps into showbiz royalty! Now she and Moko are putting their English skills to the test as they escort an excited American around the park. But as Kyoko well knows, when it comes to showbiz, nothing is what it seems, and their new friend is no exception! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 48 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura. Who is that masked man? Or is it masked men?! There's at least one cosplaying show biz executive running around Tokyo and maybe more-and not even the president of LME knows exactly who they are or what they're doing in Japan. But Kyoko keeps running into them! Is drawing their attention a good thing, or is there something more than just a new drama afoot?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 49 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura. Kyoko is elated that Moko has been tapped for an overseas film, and she's ready to do anything she can to support her best friend-even take part in a special practice shoot with Ren Tsuruga! They aren't ready to make their sort-of relationship public yet, but can they keep it a secret when they're working so intensely with their friends and enemies? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.