Boys Run the Riot Vol. 1 (Graphic Novel)

- Blurb -

A transgender teen named Ryuu finds an escape from the expectations and anxieties of his daily life in the world of street fashion. This personal, heartfelt, fictional story from a transgender manga creator made waves in Japan and will inspire readers all over the world!High schooler Ryuu knows he' s transgender. But he doesn' t have anyone to confide in about the confusion he feels. He can' t tell his best friend, who he' s secretly got a crush on, and he can' t tell his mom, who' s constantly asking why Ryuu is always "dressing like a boy. " He certainly can' t tell Jin, the new transfer student who looks like just another bully. The only time Ryuu feels at ease is when he' s wearing his favorite clothes. Then, and only then, the world melts away, and he can be his true self. One day, while out shopping, Ryuu sees an unexpected sight- Jin. The kid who looked so tough in class is shopping for the same clothes that Ryuu loves. And Jin offers Ryuu a proposal- to start their own brand and create apparel to help everyone feel comfortable in their skin. At last, Ryuu has someone he can open up to--and the journey ahead might finally give him a way to express himself to everyone else.