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Punch! is a Shojo Beat manga by Rie Tadaka. It surrounds around the plight of poor Elle Nagahara, who is betrothed to the ever so handsome blond haired boxer, Ruo M. Eschuck. Not of her own choosing, though. Her grandfather and his best friend (Who were boxers themselves)decided that their own children should marry. Because her grandfather only had boys, the duty was passed down to her. Ruo is thrilled at the idea and loves Elle, while she only sees him as a "brother".
Poor Elle just wants a normal life, with a normal boy, away from all the fighting! However, every boy she takes a fancy at, meets Ruo's gym buddies. Needless to say, they get a beatdown, and they are scared away. All to the delight of Ruo.
She has a chance encounter with the dark haired Kazuki Shindo, a wild street thug who beats people up and takes their money. And while trying to tell Ruo that she does not want to marry him, and to escape from Ruo's affections, she blurts out Kazuki's name. Which sends Ruo, along with his buddies, to get rid of him...
The art is just fantastic. The men are dashingly handsome and little miss Elle is tremendously cute. I even find myself staring at the manga guy's eyes. Particularly Kazuki's eyes when he's pummeling the gang that was messing with him. The artwork is alluring and easy to get lost in.
This book is rated Older Teen. Is shows a few shower scenes, but nothing..... too naughty? ....Maybe?
Sad to say, I only have volume 1 of this fantastic shojo, but I hope to remedy that soon. With just the first book, it got me hooked!
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