Essence of Being a Muse GN (2023 Yen Press) comic books

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Aya Fumio. Translated by Ajani Oloye. Somebody fill my emptiness. The day I was rejected from art school, everything that was "special" about me died. That's why I have no choice. Since I'm back to being "ordinary," I'll go to the job my mom decided on while wearing the clothes my mom picked for me so that I can find what my mom calls "happiness" alongside somebody my mom can boast about, trapped in a never-ending cycle of "What if?" and "Too bad" all the while. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Aya Fumio. Translated by Ajani Oloye. Miyuu now lives in Koenji and attends an art prep school. Having broken free of her mother's spell, she returns to drawing once more while also realizing her feelings for Ryuen. Miyuu's the happiest she's ever been, but where will her distorted, unrequited love for the god of art take her...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Aya Fumio. Translated by Ajani Oloye. Miyuu believes that she's been "updated" into someone better. She now has faith in her self-worth and an eye for beauty, and takes on the art exam. What is the essence of Miyuu, who pines after the Muse of art? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.