The Essence of Being a Muse Vol. 03

The Essence of Being a Muse Vol. 03

Miyuu hopes she can turn her life around with a new look and personality—an “updated” version of herself that eerily resembles Tsukioka. But as she revisits her student days, t ackles the art school entran ce exam with a style that is not entirely her own, and runs into Tsukioka, Miyuu’s newfound confidence begins to crumble. That is, un til she receives an alarming phone call…Will Miyuu finally be able to discover her true self and get into the university of her dreams, or will her new muse lead her astray?

I’m nothing but a hollow shell. It’s been that way since I was rejected from art school. I live an ordinary, boring life according to my mom’s instructions. I go to the job she picked for me wearing the clothes she laid out for me in search of a man she can brag to her friends about. Will I ever be happy again? It’s all I can think about.

Biographical Notes:

Aya Fumino is best known for being the author & artist of Muse no Shinzui and Noroi to Seishun: Fumino Aya Tanpenshuu.

Title Notes:

The Essence of Being a Muse is a dramatic manga about an aspiring art student finding her way in life.

The Essence of Being a Muse creator Aya Fumino has showcased brilliant storytelling and masterful illustration ability in her short career and is shaping up to be a rising star in the world of manga.

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