I Wanna Be Your Girl Vol. 1

Being in love with your childhood best friend can be complicated, especially when, right before high school, she transitions to living as a girl. Printed for the first time in English, this manga series thoughtfully explores a story about the complications of first loves, friendship, and what it truly means to be an ally. Hime has secretly been in love with her childhood best friend Akira for as long as she can remember. She was the first person who knew that Akira identified as a girl, and she made it her mission to be Akira’s protector against the world. Hime is thrilled that Akira has finally decided to live as her true self now that they are starting high school. However, as Akira starts to attract all types of attention, Hime takes it upon herself to aggressively stick up for Akira whenever necessary. Not wanting her to be singled out or bullied, Hime decides that her only option is to put herself in Akira's shoes. Hime dresses like a boy in support of the friend she loves... too bad her plan only backfires on them both.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of heartfelt coming-of-age stories
• Readers interested in LGBTQ+ themes and allyship
• Those who enjoy manga with strong friendship dynamics
• Young adults navigating their own identity and relationships