Bless 6

They said Aia was destined to be a model, and Jun was bullied for her freckles. Together, they will take back the power to define themselves in an inspirational fashion manga that asks cutting questions about what it really means to be beautiful--and what it takes to overcome an arbitrary system that seems to respect talent over hard work. Aia and Jun have each scored themselves a spot in the U21 contest, but since models and makeup artists are matched by lottery, their opportunity to work together is far from guaranteed. With intimidating new rivals coming out of the woodwork, will both of them have what it takes to win it all? As Jun contemplates her dreams and goals for the future, Aia contends with his colleagues’ old acquaintances and their own formidable strengths. An opportunity to do makeup for dozens of new adults on Coming of Age Day turns into a chance to reaffirm what makeup means to him and regain his confidence. The stage is set for the U21 showdown!

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of fashion and beauty industry stories
• Readers who enjoy coming-of-age tales
• Individuals interested in themes of self-discovery and empowerment
• Those who appreciate manga with strong character development