My Thoughts:
This book is an older YA manga of six short stories that look at the idea of stripping away and finding truth through the reveal. The longest short story represented on the cover is about Chiaki who has always believed that he should be a boy and be able to go hunting with his dad. However, her mom's dying wish was to see Chiaki in a wedding dress so she tries to be a good daughter even if she struggles with her body, her breasts and even how the outside world sees her/him.
Chiaki has a YouTube station where she butchers the meat her father gets from hunting and it is easy to see the metaphor of Chiaki's own desire to strip away the outer layer of himself. He also has a very interesting relationship with his photographer who is even willing to marry Chiaki so that she can be the perfect daughter to her dying father.
I found this manga to be very philosophical, especially the "David in Love" short.
From the Publisher:
Chiaki Ogawa has never doubted that he is a boy, although the rest of the world has not been as kind. Bound by his mother’s dying wish, Chiaki tries to be a good daughter to his ailing father.
When the burden becomes too great, Chiaki sets out to remake himself in his own image and discovers more than just personal freedom with his transition—he finds understanding from the people who matter most.
When the burden becomes too great, Chiaki sets out to remake himself in his own image and discovers more than just personal freedom with his transition—he finds understanding from the people who matter most.
Author: Oto Toda
Publisher: Viz Media LLC
Publication date: June 21, 2022
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