Manga/Graphic Novels Starting With 'I'

Invisible to her classmates, Hikage Sumino is an eighth grader with no self-esteem. Her only friends are the visitors to her Internet blog. One day, the most popular boy in the grade suddenly talks to her. Encouraged by this twist of fate, Hikage becomes determined to transform her life.

After the sudden disappearance of Black Rabbit from her blog, a series of surprises continues to shake up Hikage's world. What if someone you met online turned out to be someone you knew in real life? Hikage, Hinata, and Teru overcome jealousy and betrayal, and together learn valuable lessons about friendship, love, and forgiveness.

High school junior Takanashi Nao has a problem: she has a crush on her dreamy older brother, Shuusuke. When Nao discovers that she was adopted as a child and they're not related by blood, it seems like the coast is clear - but Shuusuke just doesn't see it that way. To make matters worse, Nao finds herself in direct competition against Shuusuke's hot childhood friend, Iroha, not to mention class president Mayuka. As all three girls vie for Shuusuke's attention, Nao soon learns that all is fair in love and war!

Takanashi Nao's massive crush on her adoptive older brother Shuusuke grows, but her best friend Iroha will not be overshadowed. She desperately competes for Shuusuke's affection in an ever-escalating battle.

Though she didn't react well when Sugimoto stole a kiss (a first for her!), Kazuha begins to wonder if maybe she really does have feelings for him. But her friend Senko really seems to be in love with Sugimoto. Should Kazuha step aside for her friend or follow her feelings and try to win over Sugimoto herself?

Is Kazuha seriously thinking about becoming a hairdresser, or is she only considering it because it's Sugimoto's career and represents a way to get closer to him? Meanwhile, there's trouble at home when her brother, Chizura, starts hanging out with the wrong crowd. Sugimoto steps in to try to help the troubled Chizura, but his advice might just lead to a serious rift between Kazuha and Sugimoto.

Kazuha takes a big step and decides to embark on a career as a hair stylist. Sugimoto warns her that it may not be as easy as she thinks, but he gives her his support and gets her a job at a salon. Kazuha discovers that a fellow hairdresser seems to have it in for her, even though she's done nothing to offend her. What's behind this stylist's feelings, and can Kazuha do anything to change her mind?

At first it seems like a dream come true: Ichitaka has a Christmas Eve date with Iori. But just as he is about to confess his love, Izumi's psycho boyfriend shows up looking for a fight.

The winds of change are blowing for Ichitaka, with high school graduation and college entrance exams fast approaching. And against all odds, he might finally be able to get together with Iori. After an awkward Christmas Eve date, Ichitaka hears from a friend that Iori wants to see him again. But his problems aren't over yet.

Teratani has invited the group to celebrate graduation by staying at his family's resort hotel. He even arranges to have Ichitaka share a room with Iori. Just when it seems they might be able to relax and enjoy themselves, trouble appears in the form of uninvited guests, bringing new dangers that threaten to destroy Ichitaka's chance at happiness and Iori's budding acting career in a single stroke!

After graduating high school, Ichitaka and Iori begin a new stage of life. Iori's career gets increasingly busy when she lands a role on a television drama. Meanwhile, Ichitaka takes a big step of his own: moving out of his parents' house and into his own apartment. With the luxury of freedom comes a new surprise - next door to him lives the pretty young Aso.