Scars Volume 2

<B>A love story between a boy with a scar and an abused, misgendered classmate, both victims of bullying at school, <I>Scars</I> is an ardent coming-of-age manga about acknowledging our differences and finding self-acceptance</B><BR/><BR/> The second volume in a stunning and heartfelt manga trilogy from debut author-illustrator Brandon Arias, <I>Scars</I> deftly tackles childhood trauma, bullying, and the issue of growing into one’s own identity.<BR/><BR/> Two school kids, Kyonosuke and Akira, live in a little village by the Japanese countryside. After an accident, Kyonosuke recieves a skin graft to his face, leaving him permanently scarred. This disfigurement makes Kyonosuke a target for constant bullying.<BR/><BR/> Akira, his classmate, is trying to come to terms with her gender dysphoria, but is beaten by her father for saying she wants to be a girl. When they meet and fall in love, they decide to escape their toxic environment together. But are they strong enough to accept each other, and themselves, for who they are?<BR/><BR/> This gorgeous, fresh slice-of-life drama is sure to become a classic alongside such timely and relevant manga titles as <I>Orange</I> by Takano Ichigo and <I>Our Dreams at Dusk</I> by Yuhki Kamatani.