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[secretshoujoart]

Closest Love to Heaven: Volume 2 has been released to the public!!! Thanks for much for everyone's support in getting this manga off the ground! ♥

The price for the manga is ¥1200 with three chapters in between. This manga has a rating of "PG" - "PG-13" as of the second volume. There is some violence that has come up due to the plot. There is no death or anything like that involved though.

"Synopsis from Volume One:
Momoka is a popular girl who has many friends because of her beautiful looks, kind heart, and her care for animals. Masuru is a quiet outcast who's seen as the "bad boy" of his school that many people avoid. One day, Momoka finds Masuru interesting and decides to become his friend. It will take a lot more than kindness to make this boy open up to a stranger. Just what is the secret Masuru is hiding?"

"Synopsis from Volume Two:
'Who are the new people falling to the Earth right before our eyes?' Momoka and Masuru find out what's really going on with their world. Masuru seems more tentative to help these people and it begins to put a strain on their relationship. Several of them know his name and want to speak to him, which worries Momoka more. When Masuru finally confesses his feelings...will Momoka be willing to give him a chance? Even if she doesn't know all about his past?"

Thank you for your time and if you would like me to deliver them to you, please put down your address in a response to this message!

- Umetarou Nozaki

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[ okay! so, a few things. it turns out that there are like angels that are being sent down from heaven to this ONE PARTICULAR place and they DON'T KNOW WHY. it's about like fifty people by now that are just winged angels just standing around like wtf. they all know who Masuru is and Momoka is like wtf is going on.

so there's a confrontation with Masuru and one of the angels (without the mole on her face). Momoka says that she wants to help her, but she doesn't want any help. her name is Loi and she's trying to keep tabs on someone that she was watching from heaven; Yuki. he wears a heart necklace to remind him of his home. he's a very sweet guy and even is seen crying sometimes with talking with Momoka when she talks about wanting to be with Masuru. she's found looking like this most of the time since she seems to be one of the only angels that can hide her wings.

there's a very pretty illustration of the girl with some very good coloring that's included inside the mangas (like poster size).

at the tale end of the chapter, Masuru finally kisses Momoka. it's like, the happiest day of her life but she's so stunned because her best friend is standing RIGHT THERE. and he looks pretty shocked! remember seeing that guy from the front of the manga? it's her friend Chikako and yes, he does have a female name. he's seen blushing and then running off with tears in his eyes when he sees them. he talks earlier in the manga about how he loves someone so much but doesn't have the courage to say anything so Momoka tries to help him.

there's a bonus chapter about a random couple in the school: meet Yuuri (no tattoos, obv) and Masayuka. Yuuri is a little bit of a ladies man but he's so dumb and dense about it. it makes Masayuka mad who just wants to study and get out of this school. it's not known why she cuts her hair off but she's very short and gets annoyed easily that Yuuri is so dumb. but they've been friends for a while and Masayuka talks (to herself) about how she should tell her feelings to him.

and if you needed clarification: Masuru=Mayu, Momoka=Mikoshiba, Loi=Loki, Yuki=Yui, Chikako=Chiyo, Yuuri=Kashima Yuu, and Masayuka=Masayuki Hori. enjoy reading all of that and i am so sorry for this tldr bit but he is trying to BRING COUPLES TOGETHER OK??

and yes, i do realize that none of the images now look like Nozaki's work. JUST PRETEND?? OKAY? ]

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[the_heroine]

[There's a text from Mikoshiba some time later.]

[He has no idea why Nozaki has to swap everyone's gender but he's not even questioning it at this point.]

So that's where the "Heaven" came from.

[A few minutes later:]

Nozaki. Stop setting Mayu up with another person in your manga.

[It might be fiction but it makes him self-conscious he might cry okay!!!.]

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[secretshoujoart]

Sort of. I was going to delay telling the secret behind the name but it's obvious by now. I needed to introduce more characters.

...Momoka is based on you. Stop denying it.

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[the_heroine]

Where'd you get the inspiration for Loi and Yuki? Do you even know anyone similar to them?

[He has a strong feeling it's Loki and Yui but he isn't sure how well Nozaki knows them.]

I can't believe you made Mayu kiss another

Guy?

Is Momoka a guy???

Why would you do something like that?!

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[polkadottie]

[ Chiyo hasn't replied to Nozaki's group text yet- a real miracle and freak incident, actually. ...Actually, she hasn't been anywhere around him in the past two hours or so.

Uh, that's because she's been in the bathroom for a while now, coaching herself in the mirror. This time-- this time she'll make a proper confession! She just has to get it absolutely perfect! ]

T-the truth is... I like you as more than just a manga artist... Nozaki-kun, I love you!! [ y u p thats how this is going]

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[secretshoujoart]

[ ...this was unlike Chiyo. he had actually been WAITING to hear from her about how excited she was to have it finally out. she had helped with some of the beta here and there. his Treecko had actually been helping a lot with what others couldn't keep up with due to jobs. i mean responsibilities man.

was Chiyo even home? he got to thinking and then got up from where he had been sitting on the couch.

was she sick? he went to her room, knocking on the door gently ] Sakura?

[ no answer but he does hear an echo from the bathroom where Sakura is. he's only able to hear the very end of it. but LOVE?! oh man this is it! this is what he's been waiting for! now he can introduce the other character for Nozaki's manga who is the other love interest.

quietly and carefully, he's standing against the wall with his ear to it and a pen and pad in his hand. any minute now, she'll probably do it again ]

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[polkadottie]

[Lucky(?) for Nozaki, Chiyo hasn't realized Nozaki's still home- or that he's outside the bathroom door. She stares back at her flushed face in the mirror, before letting out a loud, exasperated sigh.]

N-no, that's too blunt-- but if I'm not blunt enough, he'll never know. Why?? [she shakes her head at herself.] No! Nozaki-kun's worth it! I'll try again- go Chiyo, go!

[graduations]

I'd like to read it, if that's okay. I don't have any yen here, though, I hope red bills are OK!

[ She isn't really big on reading comics, but it's not unheard of and she wants to support her friends after all!! ]

[secretshoujoart]

Of course! Do you want me to bring it to you or do you want to come get it? I'll give you the first volume for free also.

And don't worry. I'm still not familiar with the currently here and use yen still. But the bills here are fine.

[graduations]

I can come get it. The doctor gave me the all-clear for my ankle a little while ago, I'm eager to walk around! :)

I don't have any yen unfortunately... I wasn't in Japan for quite some time before arriving here, but I'd be more than happy to pay you in Genessia's red bills.

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[skilledwithwords]

This is amazing! Did you write this?!

[Levy doesn't know anything about those who might be involved in the story but she loves books and this story has certainly captured her attention.]

I'd love to buy it.

[She hadn't known there were writers in Genessia as well.]

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[secretshoujoart]

I did and I also do the art for the manga as well. I do have help from my assistants with coloring and other designs.

Thank you. I will throw in a free copy of the first volume as well! Would you like me to meet you and deliver this or would yoh like to pick it up in Genessia?

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[skilledwithwords]

Whatever is easier for you. I'd love to meet! I think it's amazing that you've been able to do this and it's such a wonderful story. I just opened at book shop in Fayren.

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

Well, I can't say no to buying manga. I'll even pick it up myself.

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[secretshoujoart]

Really? Are you sure?

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

Yes, I have nothing else to do today and I can enjoy the exercise while I make my way.

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[bisforbadass]

I'd like to purchase a copy. The coffee shop in the library is a convenient place for delivery.

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[secretshoujoart]

The coffee shop it is!

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[bisforbadass]

What time would you bring it? I'm there all day.

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[kashimapls]

I kept wondering about this when I did the backgrounds, but... why are me and Kashima in this as well.

[And looking like an couple??]

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[secretshoujoart]

Because you need to be. You were in the last one.

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[kashimapls]

I meant in the whole manga.

[Text] BETTER LATE THEN NEVER RIGHT?

[senpaisprince]

Nozaki-kun...

[There's a big pause between that first message, and the second one she sends.]

...I don't like Hori-chan-senpai's hair. If you're going to put him in the manga, you shouldn't have him look like that. His hair looks good the way it is.

[Text] HORI IS NOT SURPRISED THAT THIS REPLY IS LATE

[secretshoujoart]

That's not Hori...

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[divineliar]

I'd like to buy the second volume. I found the first interesting.

Especially after realizing who Momoka reminds me off.

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[secretshoujoart]

Really? That's great. I'm glad to hear it. I can send it to you or bring it to you, either way.

Oh? Who does she remind you of?