Izumi Tsubaki – författare

Seo witnessed something impossible: Wakamatsu promising to go on a date with a classmate. Sakura witnessed something unacceptable: Nozaki reminiscing about a date with an underclassman. It’s gonna take some serious sleuthing to get to the bottom of this situation... But if Seo and Sakura were half as good at untangling misunderstandings as they are at starting them, it’d be a snap!

The crazy days of Nozaki and the gang speed ahead at breakneck pace! Nozaki and Sakura scope out the competition of other manga artists, Ryousuke discovers Yukari’s manga, and Wakamatsu’s quest to learn to endure Seo’s singing without falling asleep continues! Meanwhile, Hori and Kashima’s communication is as stellar as ever, while Mikoshiba just can’t accept another person’s feelings for the idol he likes...

Love is only smooth sailing when you know how to words… and use smartphones. Communication can be a beautiful thing—when the other person actually understands your intended meaning. Unfortunately for Nozaki and the gang, that never happens. Not when some of Nozaki’s classmates invite Sakura over to his house “for the first time.” Not when Nozaki and Ryousuke chat at a café, and certainly not when Mikoshiba tries to learn judo from Mayu. As for Hori, Kashima, Seo, and Wakamatsu………

Secret after secret among Nozaki and friends is revealed, plunging the groupeven further into chaos! Who exactly owns the rather unique books in Nozaki’s closet? What does Sakiko Yumeno do in her (his) free time? Will Wakamatsu ever actually figure out who Lorelai really is...?!

Love is just around the corner for Nozaki and the gang—or so it seems… The appearance of a young maiden from a private school stuns the Nozaki squad with some rather perplexing beliefs about…love? While the new girl is befriending Nozaki, Chiyo is playing the field with other attractive men—who aren’t Nozaki! Meanwhile, the elder Seo tries again to win a date with his longtime crush, Yukari—’tis the season, after all. And love might be in the air for one Seo sibling, but how will the other fare when Lorelai’s biggest fan, Wakamatsu, at long last learns Yuzuki’s true identity?!

To the eyes of classmate Chiyo Sakura, high school student Umetarou Nozaki--brawny of build and brusque of tongue--is a dreamboat! When Chiyo finally works up the courage to tell Nozaki how she feels about him, she knows rejection is on the table...but getting recruited as a mangaka's assistant?! Never in a million years! As Chiyo quickly discovers, Nozaki-kun, the boy of Chiyo's dreams, is a manga artist...a hugely popular shoujo manga artist, that is! But for someone who makes a living drawing sweet girly romances, Nozaki-kun is a little slow on the uptake when it comes to matters of the heart in reality. And so Chiyo's daily life of manga making and heartache begins!

When Chiyo-chan decides to finally confess her feelings to her crush, the silent, strong Nozaki-kun, she knows rejection's on the table...but getting recruited as a shoujo mangaka's assistant?! Never in a million years!A cast of real characters assembles around Nozaki-kun!Umetarou Nozaki, a high school student leading a double life as an ultra-popular shoujo mangaka, is an extraordinary guy. But not to be outdone by Nozaki-kun, the people who hang out with him are pretty unique in their own rights too for some reason...and that's just one way of putting it...With the main cast finally assembled, the romance and gags are turned up a notch in Volume 2 of this zany comedy!

Shoujo mangaka Umetarou Nozaki's strong and not-so-strong suits. Drama Club member Yuu Kashima's weakness. The unexpected relationship between editors Ken Miyamae and Maeno. And the little subject of Chiyo Sakura's confession of love to Nozaki...The revelations unfold one after another, and the love and jokes run even wilder!!

Nozaki-kun is a pro, but he doesn't always act like one...As a professional manga-ka, Nozaki's daily life may revolve around drawing and deadlines, but random weirdness is never far behind! When Chiyo tells Nozaki she wants to see more drama in his manga, he rises to the task...by trying to pull bizarre pranks on her for inspiration?! Then, Nozaki gets his hands on a girls' dating sim after an attempt at cozying up to his editor, and the boys have a sleepover to play it through, only to be shocked silly by the absurd plot twists! And wait, what's this?! Nozaki has a little brother who's as much of a weirdo as he is?! Just as the all-important, romance-boosting summer festival is rolling around, Chiyo has two Nozakis to contend with...?!

The Umetarou Nozaki party heads for the sun and surf! When the group tags along for the drama club's training camp, summer fun runs amok, and seasonal gags abound, whether at the beach, at an inn, or even in the bath!! And if that's not enough drama, the story of the spring day Chiyo fell in love with a certain rather dense young man is finally told!

Hit shoujo manga-ka and high school boy Umetarou Nozaki will do just about anything to find ideas for his manga! He'll test his courage with horror games. He'll even become the girl manager for a sports team! But will he get that romantic payoff at the end? Better yet, will Chiyo?! When Nozaki's not around, Chiyo's Nozaki love meter goes out of control! What awaits Nozaki upon his return?!

The air around shoujo manga-ka high school boy Nozaki rings loud with greetings between acquaintances old and new!Mikoto Mikoshiba hides the fact that he works as a manga assistant, but Hirotaka Wakamatsu finally discovers his secret, and the two meet anew...?! Meanwhile, Wakamatsu meets Yuzuki Seo's older brother, Ryousuke, for the first time!! What will come of the psychological warfare that ensues?! Later, Masayuki Hori's true feelings for Yuu Kashima come bursting out!! And everyone at last gets to meet the youngest Nozaki sibling, Yumeko!!

Is there love in the air, or has everyone just gone plain loony?!Has Chiyo's affection for her brusque shoujo manga-ka beloved finally soured?! She's suddenly extorting Nozaki...and plotting his destruction in the tournament ball game...! The absurdity doesn't end there, as Wakamatsu confesses his love to Seo, the person he dislikes most...! Even Yukari starts an "adult" relationship with hilarious consequences...! Is no one safe from the crazy going around?!

Can high school delinquent Mafuyu clean up her act and still kick some butt?!Mafuyu is the no-nonsense, take-charge and hard-hitting leader of her high school gang. But when she gets expelled for being a delinquent, her mother, fed up with her daughter’s wayward ways, sends Mafuyu to an isolated school far off in the country.Mafuyu is looking forward to a relaxing day at the beach after all the recent commotion at school. But with Takaomi tagging along she should have known better than to expect calm and quiet. He plays rescuer to a couple getting harassed by delinquents and of course makes everything worse. Now Mafuyu has to save her vacation and her teacher!

Can high school delinquent Mafuyu clean up her act and still kick some butt?!Mafuyu is the no-nonsense, take-charge and hard-hitting leader of her high school gang. But when she gets expelled for being a delinquent, her mother, fed up with her daughter’s wayward ways, sends Mafuyu to an isolated school far off in the country.Mafuyu finally discovers the truth behind Takaomi’s bizarre bet with the principal of Midorigaoka Academy! The twisted tale elicits her sympathy, and she decides to put her all into helping him out. But her all may be less than she hopes as she faces down the looming threat of…finals!

Can high school delinquent Mafuyu clean up her act and still kick some butt?!Mafuyu is the no-nonsense, take-charge and hard-hitting leader of her high school gang. But when she gets expelled for being a delinquent, her mother, fed up with her daughter’s wayward ways, sends Mafuyu to an isolated school far off in the country.Yui might be a spy for the Student Council, but he still takes his duties as a member of the Public Morals Club very seriously! When he notices that the club has been a little stagnant lately, he decides to liven things up with some ninja training. But while he’s whipping Mafuyu and Hayasaka into shape, forces on the Student Council are working against him…

Can high school delinquent Mafuyu clean up her act and still kick some butt?!Mafuyu is the no-nonsense, take-charge and hard-hitting leader of her high school gang. But when she gets expelled for being a delinquent, her mother, fed up with her daughter’s wayward ways, sends Mafuyu to an isolated school far off in the country.Mafuyu is really happy to be a normal student going on a normal school trip. In her delinquent past, school trips were all about beating up on hooligans from other schools, so she’s excited at the chance to relax and enjoy the activities. But it turns out her old rivals from West High are in the same town on their school trip! Will Sakurada ruin her cherished taste of normalcy?!

Can high school delinquent Mafuyu clean up her act and still kick some butt?!Mafuyu is the no-nonsense, take-charge and hard-hitting leader of her high school gang. But when she gets expelled for being a delinquent, her mother, fed up with her daughter’s wayward ways, sends Mafuyu to an isolated school far off in the country.Someone has been blackmailing members of the Public Morals Club into resigning! Mafuyu and Hayasaka have figured out what got Akki and Okegawa to quit, but Yui rejoined the student council and they haven’t seen him for days. Worried about their friend, they break into his room to find him. But Yui’s defection wasn’t coerced—and he’s more determined than ever to protect Miyabi’s interests! Will this be the end to more that just their friendship?!

Can high school delinquent Mafuyu clean up her act and still kick some butt?!Mafuyu is the no-nonsense, take-charge and hard-hitting leader of her high school gang. But when she gets expelled for being a delinquent, her mother, fed up with her daughter’s wayward ways, sends Mafuyu to an isolated school far off in the country.It’s Mafuyu’s last year of high school! With Miyabi and most of the delinquents safely graduated, Mafuyu and her friends are looking forward to a peaceful final year. But a mysterious new first-year is up to something sinister, and her schemes quickly take Mr. Saeki out of the picture. Now the fate of the whole school rests on the shoulders of the suddenly advisorless Public Morals Club!

Can high school delinquent Mafuyu clean up her act and still kick some butt?!Mafuyu is the no-nonsense, take-charge and hard-hitting leader of her high school gang. But when she gets expelled for being a delinquent, her mother, fed up with her daughter’s wayward ways, sends Mafuyu to an isolated school far off in the country.Mr. Maki’s hired goons have taken over the auditorium! With the stage inaccessible due to the massed delinquents, the school play has to be canceled for “technical difficulties.” But disaster is averted by quick thinking and teamwork as the disappointed audience is sent to view the other marvels of the festival. Now all Mafuyu and her friends need to do is take down the huge crowd of invading bruisers! The fight for Midorigaoka is on!

Can high school delinquent Mafuyu clean up her act and still kick some butt?!Mafuyu is the no-nonsense, take-charge and hard-hitting leader of her high school gang. But when she gets expelled for being a delinquent, her mother, fed up with her daughter’s wayward ways, sends Mafuyu to an isolated school far off in the country.Mafuyu and her friends manage to save the school festival at the last minute, and with it the future of Midorigaoka Academy! But when Takaomi rushes to the hospital to tell his grandfather, all he finds is an empty bed. Has victory come too late?!

Chiyo, besotted though still not quite getting her point across to the object of her affections, finally makes a bold confession to Nozaki! What will happen when Nozaki makes a daring move of his own by giving racier manga a try?! And will it be boldness overload when girls' night and boys' night go head-to-head?!

Love’s got us spinning round and round... Yuzuki Seo never gives up! Her past Wakamatsu confession attempts were met with…well, not a positive response…so she just has to keep trying, right?! And she can’t expect much help from Kashima and Hori-senpai. After all, they’re struggling to deal with the aftermath of Hori’s awkward confession during the hypnosis-manga debacle…Meanwhile, on the Nozaki front, Sakura is the model for a new shoujo manga-which just may reveal Nozaki’s true feelings for her!

With a change of scenery comes a change of heart?! Chiyo, Nozaki, and their classmates are about to embark on a major event in their high school lives-the school trip! To get an edge, lovelorn Chiyo studies up on Nozaki's itinerary in advance. Will her efforts bear fruit when the two find themselves alone together and a new emotion takes root in Nozaki's heart?! Meanwhile, back at school, Wakamatsu's popularity suddenly skyrockets, and Hori uncovers Kashima's embarrassing secret...!