S·A

By Maki Minami

Subjects: Japan, fiction, nyt:manga=2009-09-20, Teenagers, Competition (Psychology), New York Times bestseller, High schools, Comic books, strips, Graphic novels, High school students, Comics & graphic novels, manga, romance

Description: "Her whole life, Hikari Hanazono has been consumed with the desire to win against her school rival, Kei Takishima--at anything. He always comes out on top no matter what he does, and Hikari is determined to do whatever it takes to beat this guy...somehow! Special A is in an uproar! The conservatory is set to be demolished unless the SA class wins the Elite High School Student Tournament. Hikari is enthusiastic to be in the competition, but Kei and Ryu are at odds over a mysterious girl! Will they be able to come together and defeat their nemesis Kokusen High, or is this the end of Special A?!"--p. [4] of cover.