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Baby & Me, Vol. 13

Baby & Me, Vol. 13

Published in
1996
4.16
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Description

Ten-year-old Takuya has a new job: to look after his baby brother Minoru...looks like it's time to put on the kid gloves! Young Takuya has it tough. Since his mother passed away, he's had to take care of his baby brother Minoru while their father works the long hours of a Japanese "salaryman." How did Takuya's family get started? In this special flashback volume, meet Takuya's father, Harumi, in his days as a hardworking college student and womanizing bachelor. Struggling to make it in Tokyo without his parents' help, Harumi doesn't plan to settle down anytime soon...until a troubled girl named Yukako drifts into his life...
Age
14-17
Text complexity
proficient
Length
208 pages
Book in series
#13

Why to read

  • Continued Emotional Development: 'Baby & Me, Vol. 13' continues to explore the themes of family, responsibility, and emotional growth, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the characters' journeys and the challenges they face.
  • Character Progression: As the thirteenth installment of the series, this volume offers further development and insight into the characters' lives, particularly the protagonist Takuya and his relationship with his younger brother Minoru, which can be rewarding for long-term readers.
  • Artistic Expression: Marimo Ragawa's artwork continues to be a draw for the series, with expressive characters and detailed backgrounds that enhance the storytelling and bring the narrative to life.
  • Engaging Plot: The series is known for its engaging and heartwarming plot. Volume 13 promises to deliver new twists, emotional moments, and potentially satisfying resolutions to ongoing story arcs, making it a must-read for fans who have followed the series thus far.