Just Like Mona Lisa 08

In Just Like Mona Lisa 08, Yoshimura continues to explore identity and belonging in a world where people are born without a defined gender. Shiori plans to show Hinase what it’s like to be a boy, but a surprising revelation from Nao disrupts their day. As third-year tests and the looming school festival press on, Hinase confronts a pressure to choose a gender by year’s end — even as inner feelings tug in multiple directions. With sensitive storytelling and character-driven romance, the volume examines how gender, desire, and self-definition intersect in adolescence. Through Shiori, Hinase, and their friends, the story asks what it means to be true to oneself when society imposes labels, and where love fits within that struggle. Yoshimura’s art captures nuance and emotion across 192 pages, continuing the acclaimed Just Like Mona Lisa saga.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Readers drawn to LGBTQ+ romance or gender identity stories.
• Teens or young adults exploring self-discovery and adolescence.
• Fans of character-driven drama with emotional storytelling.
• Readers who enjoy manga with nuanced art and slow-burn relationships.