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Did I buy the issue mainly for the cover? Yes, yes I did. Did I buy it because it features the characters Katsura and Ninomae? Yes, yes I did.

This first volume vividly introduces the fascinating world of Kyoto's geisha district, seen through young Sayuri's eyes. The Japanese translation by Ogawa Takayoshi reads naturally and draws you into the story instantly. From her humble origins to her first encounters with the Chairman, every page is filled with longing and beauty. A brilliant opening to a modern classic.