Just Friends
During one summer in her teens, Erika’s mother pressured her into going to a local overnight camp. Despite her reservations, Erika ended up meeting a girl named Emi… and Emi didn’t let Erika’s anti-social front prevent them from forming a special bond.
Now in their 30s, Erika and Emi reminisce about that fateful summer and consider what could have been.
Biographical Notes:
Ana Oncina is one of Spain’s most beloved artists, with over 50k copies sold of her previous work, including Croqueta y empanadilla which won the Popular Prize at the International Comic Book Fair of Barcelona in 2015. Forbes magazine has placed her among its most influential under 30s in the category of Art.
Title Notes:
Relatable coming of age story from the perspective of two women reflecting on their time as teenagers.
Focuses on the importance of knowing who you are, and who you want to be.
Age appropriate Girls Love romance story.
Soft, European graphic novel art style with recognizable manga influence.
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