{"product_id":"starting-with-a-kiss-vol-1-paperback","title":"Starting with a Kiss, Vol. 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYouka Nitta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTohru, the son of a yakuza boss, is sent into exile on a deserted island for his own protection during a gang feud. Fiery and impetuous, he isn't thrilled to be sidelined when he'd rather be in the fight, and is even less thrilled that Mutsumi, son of the gang's second in command, is going with him. The serious, studious Mutsumi is Tohru's opposite in every way, and it doesn't take long before the sparks between them begin to fly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYouka Nitta made her publishing debut with \u003ci\u003eGROUPIE\u003c\/i\u003e in 1995 and since then has become one of the most prolific and popular boys' love creators worldwide. Her most well-known series, \u003ci\u003eEmbracing Love\u003c\/i\u003e, has been adapted into both a drama CD as well as an anime series. Born March 8th in Fukui Prefecture, she's a Pisces with a B blood type. Her hobbies include walking and going to the theater. To find out more about Youka Nitta, visit her English-language website at http: \/\/nittayouka.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.1 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 14, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42151688634503,"sku":"9781421550022","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/1ca5579cb8854bfa06337a0593f21952.webp?v=1733208901","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/starting-with-a-kiss-vol-1-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}