NAME OF THE FLOWER (2025)
"Written and illustrated by Ken Saito CMX. Final volume! While Kei is avoiding Chouko, he receives some important news about one of his books. Meanwhile, Chouko's busy with the literature club at school. Then she discovers that her grandfather is gravely ill and that she needs to be by his side. With relations strained, signals crossed, and other matters proving to be distracting, will this couple ever get to live happily ever after?"
"Written and illustrated by Ken Saito CMX. Ever since Kei left home so abruptly and has stayed away, Chouko has been worried sick. Akiyama-Kei's friend and editor-rushes over to check on Chouko's state and is alarmed by what he finds. Her abandonment issues are back, and she has fallen into another depression. When word gets back to Kei, will the news make him rush back to be by Chouko's side? Or will it push him further away? Advance-solicited; on sale November 18 o 5' x 7.375' o 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US o TEEN +"
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Name Of The Flower Volume 01 (Oct080234)
"Written and illustrated by Ken Saito CMX. Devastated by the loss of her parents, 18-year-old Chouko loses her will to live. After staying with several different relatives, she settles in with a handsome young writer named Kei and finds solace in tending to the flower garden. Kei's a solitary person who doesn't quite know how to deal with this emotional young woman, but Chouko's dedication eventually leads him to accept her presence. Will their mutual affection grow into something more? Advance-solicited; on sale January 7 5' x 7.375' 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US TEEN+"
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Name Of The Flower Volume 02
"Written and illustrated by Ken Saito CMX. Chouko is now a freshman in college and busy with school activities. Kei tries to distance himself from her by throwing himself into his latest work. Despite these obstacles, they do eventually find themselves drawn back to each other, and their mutual affection grows stronger. But things may be complicated by an excursion Kei takes with a female friend from his past. Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 5' x 7.375' 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US TEEN+"
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Name Of The Flower Volume 03
"Written and illustrated by Ken Saito CMX. Ever since Kei left home so abruptly and has stayed away, Chouko has been worried sick. Akiyama-Kei's friend and editor-rushes over to check on Chouko's state and is alarmed by what he finds. Her abandonment issues are back, and she has fallen into another depression. When word gets back to Kei, will the news make him rush back to be by Chouko's side? Or will it push him further away? Advance-solicited; on sale November 18 o 5' x 7.375' o 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US o TEEN +"
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Name Of The Flower Volume 04
"Written and illustrated by Ken Saito CMX. Final volume! While Kei is avoiding Chouko, he receives some important news about one of his books. Meanwhile, Chouko's busy with the literature club at school. Then she discovers that her grandfather is gravely ill and that she needs to be by his side. With relations strained, signals crossed, and other matters proving to be distracting, will this couple ever get to live happily ever after?"