Kira Aso is a quiet girl who keeps to herself and indulges herself in art. Rei Kashino is a good looking rebel who lives life on the edge by racing motorcycles. When passing by at a park, Rei is immediately intrigued by Kira's drawing and from that day forward their adventure begins.
Mars is a bit of a cliched shoujo "opposites attract" story, but it's loaded with drama...layers upon layers upon layers of drama. I love a little tragedy/darkness when it comes to these shoujo romances, but the storyline was just overloaded with it. Nonetheless, the mysterious past of both Kira and Rei keep you interested in reading more and learning why they function the way they do. It's an older series in our collection, but it's worth taking the time to read. There's also a Taiwanese drama (Asian term for soap opera) based on the manga. If you're interested in learning about Rei and Tatsuya's friendship, pick up the bonus volume, Mars: A Horse With No Name. It offers a chapter explaining the genesis of their friendship as well as two other short bittersweet stories.
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