A Galaxy Next Door 1 - by Gido Amagakure (Paperback)

About the Book

First published in Japan in 2020 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo.

Book Synopsis

The new sweet and wild romantic comedy from the creator of the hit manga and anime about food and family, Sweetness & Lightning! A desperate manga artist, called on to support his two young siblings, meets a new art assistant. But her arrival isn't just a small step, it's a giant leap...

Princess Meets... Manga Artist?!

Ever since their father died, Ichiro Kuga has struggled to support his two younger siblings on nothing but a small inheritance and his passion for drawing manga. But it's becoming harder to keep up with his growing responsibilities and deadlines, especially after his last two assistants quit to follow their dreams. Just as he's nearing his breaking point, the beautiful and scarily competent Shiori Goshiki applies to become his new assistant. But there's something almost otherworldly about Goshiki, and soon Kuga finds his reality turned upside down when she suddenly declares them engaged to marry!

Review Quotes

"...a heaping spoonful of sugar for days when the medicine just won't go down." - Anime News Network

About the Author

Gido Amagakure's past works include Maboroshi ni Furete Yo and Liqueur. Amagakure is best known for Sweetness and Lightning, which was adapted into a hit anime series. Sci-fi romantic comedy A Galaxy Next Door is his newest work.