Bless Vol. 04

Bless Vol. 04

They said Aia was destined to be a model, and Jun was bullied for her freckles. Together, they will take back the power to define themselves in an inspirational fashion manga that asks cutting questions about what it really means to be beautiful–and what it takes to overcome an arbitrary system that seems to respect talent over hard work.

Determined to prove they belong with the pros, Aia and Jun strive to be the very best in their field. Recognition from their peers is validating, but achieving personal milestones also calls for celebration. Both are radiating with confidence, ready to step into the spotlight.

It takes a village to nurture talent, and Jun’s mother is proud to see her daughter take flight. Aia’s support system comes from MIRROR where he gets on-the-job experience along with a heavy dose of tough love. With every moment devoted to pursuing their passion, Jun and Aia reflect on what it takes to make it in the fashion and beauty world. Every star has an origin story leading to success. Is it time for Jun and Aia to shine, or will the pressure burn them out?

Biographical Notes:

Yukino Sonoyama won immmediate acclaim for her debut manga series Bless in 2022. The series is being published in English by Kodansha.

Title Notes:

Yukino Sonoyama won immmediate acclaim for her debut manga Two characters battle with insecurity–around looks and skill–in this reaffirming and wholesome look at a fraught topic for any teen, in the vein of Blue Period.eries Bless in 2022. The series is being published in English by Kodansha.

The outstanding facial expressions and cute character art have already caught the eye of English-reading fans, making this an anticipated series on manga social media.

As the story unfolds and the duo tackle professional fashion, Aia will struggle with past and present rivals and Jun with her social life in dramatic ways that will keep readers engaged.

More details on Yukino Sonoyama:

Yukino Sonoyama’s Twitter account

Publisher’s Twitter account