Smile Vol. 04 (2001 Tokyopop) comic books

Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. It's a whole new Smile! Mars: Is falling in love a trial by fire? Kira must face the depth of her feelings when the jealous Harumi begins to antagonize her for being so close with Rei; Planet Ladder: Orphaned child of two worlds, Kaguya is visited by the Singing Princess who tells her that she is the "chosen one," and that she may be the legendary Princess Kaguya!; Peach Girl: The Battle for Toji reaches it's conclusion as Sae's web of lies is uncovered before the school. When Toji comes to Momo's rescue, Sae tries to paint him as the villain, but the school's not buying it - not any more. It seems that this isn't the first relationship that the jealous Sae has tried to foul up. So does this mean happily ever after for Momo and Toji?; Paradise Kiss: When Yukari is accosted on the street by a gutter punk and a transvestite, and asked to play fashion model for their bisexual designer's newest creation, to call her shocked would be an understatement! Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America. Mars: Kira is having a very bad day. Just when she thought her day couldn't get worse, Rei offers her a ride home on his motorcycle. It's a ride that may make Rei more than "just a friend." Planet Ladder: Things just couldn't get any worse for Kaguya after her family's reputation endures public scandal. That's what she thought until she wakes up in a strange world with no clue where she is or how she got there. Things get more frightening as an unfamiliar robotic figure approaches her. Peach Girl: Sae's out of the picture for good so Momo and Toji can rekindle their relationship, right? Wrong! Everyone in Momo's class celebrates their swim meet victory except Momo and Toji. Toji must show Momo that he'll do anything to win her back or he just might lose her forever. Paradise Kiss: Parents say that you shouldn't take rides with strangers, but it's hard for Yukari to say no when a really hot guy named Georgie pulls up in a first rate sports car, and invites her to get in. Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! In this issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Rei and Tatsuya forget their own issues for once when Harumi threatens Kira once again! But after the incident it's Harumi and Tatsuya who find themselves soul-searching, as it becomes clear that there is a depth in Kira and Rei's relationship neither had noticed before; Planet Ladder (by Yuri Narushima): Kaguya finds herself in a world that she's never seen, but she's not alone. A boy-robot appears and seems friendly enough. She wants to get back home to her family, but feels she can't do it alone, so she finds herself having to trust this robotic being to take her back to safety; Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda): Toji arrives at school with a buzz cut to show that he is punishing himself for disappointing Momo. When Toji expresses his deep regrets for falling for Sae's deceptions, Momo gladly forgives him and they become a couple again, minus Sae; Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): After initially turning down George and the Paradise Kiss club on their offer to make her a model, Yukari is starting to have second thoughts. While studying at the library, she runs into George, who, she now sees, works just as hard as she does to succeed. Did she misjudge him? Maybe this fashion thing isn't just a silly game after all. Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! This issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): When Rei gets angry with Kurasawa for using him as a model without his permission, it's up to Kira to try and smooth things out; Planet Ladder (by Yuri Narushima): Harry returns from Seeu's castle to visit with Laracotte. After relaying news from the meeting to the Sage he informs him that the Seventh World is also searching for Kaguya. Meanwhile, Kaguya is still learning to trust her guardian Kagami, even as he learns little-by-little what it means to be human; Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda): As Kiley says goodbye to Momo, there's no reason her relationship with Toji shouldn't be anything but perfect. But still there's always something that gets in the way; and Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): After her encounter with George, and Miwako's dramatic reunion with Tokumuri the night before, Yukari is left to sort through the chaos. Magazine, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! This issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Life spins out of control for Rei when his confrontation with Kurasawa turns violent. While a group of punks try to nab Rei at school before getting beat up themselves, Kira is cornered and warned by Harumi that Rei is capable of causing a lot of pain. With new-found courage, Kira gets Rei's address and races off into the unknown to find her defender; Planet Ladder (by Yuri Narushima): Kaguya and her guardian Kagami search for help and find a road leading to a town of unfriendly villagers who chase after them. With the Seventh World still hot on their heels, and Seeu and Idou plotting from afar, Kaguya must find her way in unknown territory with pressure coming from all sides; Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda): Things between Momo and Toji are beginning to work out. Now that Sae has received her reality check, she's content to leave well enough alone, right? Wrong! And though Momo doesn't see it yet, Sae's doing everything she can to eventually win back Toji; and Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): Yukari prepares for her weekend date with George, but it seems like everything's gone haywire. Meanwhile, George deals with the drama of being a designer and tries to get his schedule in order. Their big day finally dawns, and face-to-face becomes heart-to-heart for the team of Paradise Kiss. Magazine, 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! This issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Swallowed by the buzz of the city streets, Rei and Kira hit the town to escape the stress of school fights and the lurking Harumi. Rei's peace of mind is short-lived, however, when the secret of his dead twin brother and a glimpse of a young man's suicide take him over the edge and into a dark realm of hurtful memories. Kira wants to reach out, but Rei's pain is chaining him to his past that Kira is only beginning to understand. Plus: Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): Yukari seals her crush for head designer George with an incredible kiss, but she suspects that glam George's true love might actually be his precious cell phone. And though he blows off their dinner date to obsess over the fashion show design, George makes good and tempts Yukari into joyrides and, yes, more kissing. But when Yukari's lies spark the wrath of her suspicious parents, it's time to decide once and for all between prep school boredom and Paradise Kiss stardom. Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by Ai Yazawa and Fuyumi Soryo. It's the final issue of the critically acclaimed shojo manga anthology! Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): When Yukari refuses to stop seeing her friends at Paradise Kiss, her mom disowns her. Now Yukari has left home and moved into Arashi's apartment while she looks for work. Miwako sets her up with a modeling job at the Happy Berry clothing company, but while Yukari might have the right body to be a model, is she ready for the working world when she hasn't even finished high school? Plus: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Rei is still haunted by shadows of the past. Several years ago, his brother committed suicide and Rei still blames himself. Perhaps that's why he lives such a reckless life. Up until now, Kira's been the weak one and Rei's done the comforting, but when Rei starts having a mental breakdown, she'll have to lend him her strength. Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.