By: Noah Saragoza
Book series in review: Mysterious Girlfriend X
For those who are accustomed to Manga, there are those series that are widely popular with the masses, but there are also those who remain unknown to many readers. As of 2004 to the present day, there is a Manga named Mysterious Girlfriend X, which is a series that is not widely know, but is still interesting enough to catch this reader’s attention. I, myself, have followed the series from the very first chapter, to the most recent 33rd chapter. I must say that so far, each chapter has kept my attention with its oddness, and the way that the plot of the story is portrayed. Each stage of the storyline keeps you interested, and entertained, while also being in a state of awe at how the characters interact with each other. This is yet another reason for my interest being drawn to this specific series, and just another reason for you to read it.
The story is centered around Akira Tsubaki, just another average high school student, is thrown into a world of extreme oddness. When, Mikoto Urabe, a very awkward female transfer student, is placed in the seat next to him. The characters later find out that Mikoto is a very secluded person, keeping only to herself while hiding her face beneath her bangs. She has no desire to interact with anyone, and refuses to make any friends. In addition to that, she spends her breaks sleeping on her desk. After a while, the students around her get used to her, and decide to take no more action to try to become friends with her. One day, after staying late after school, Akira wanders into his class to retrieve his bag, he finds Mikoto still lying asleep on her desk. He decides to wake her up, and as he does he finally sees her face. Being awestruck by the sight, as Mikoto leaves the room Akira notices that there is a small pool of Mikoto’s drool on her desk. He absentmindedly tastes a bit of her drool. He realizes what he had done and quickly rushes out of the school, almost dying of embarrassment. As for what happens next, it’s up to you to find out. It may seem extremely unusual, but the story is really beyond the supernatural, it is a story of love, and finding the person who is right for you. Above all, among other Mangas, Mysterious Girlfriend X has worked its way into becoming one of my favorites. - Volume 1, Issue 3 -
