Maki Hirochi's 'Ningen Pairing: Oishii Shuumatsu' to be released on Friday, March 27th

Starts Publishing Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Fuhji Sekine) will release a new title from its comic label 'OZcomics' in bookstores nationwide starting Friday, March 27th.

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◆Book Information◆

'Ningen Pairing: Oishii Shuumatsu'

Original Author: Maki Hirochi

Price: 1,375 yen (1,250 yen + tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-9595-7

【Synopsis】

From Maki Hirochi, the popular manga artist behind 'Ohitorisama Hotel' and 'Itsuka Tiffany de Choushoku wo', comes a 'human drama x gourmet' comic set in real-life famous restaurants, compiling her popular series from the food culture magazine 'RiCE'. The protagonist, Emma, values 'human pairing'—the idea of 'who to pair with which dish'—a play on the term 'pairing' used for wine and food. As an editor, Emma spends her weekends dining with various people, touching upon their lives while sharing a toast. Through these conversations, she gradually begins to re-examine her own way of life. The story unfolds in 19 standalone short chapters. The settings include bistros, sushi bars, Chinese restaurants, standing bars, taco spots, and Thai restaurants—all popular establishments that impress food connoisseurs. Pay attention to the realistic depictions and the exquisite menu items featured. Additionally, the book includes author columns for every featured restaurant, complete with photos from the interviews and recommended highlights.

◆Contact: Starts Publishing Corporation, Public Relations (Shirato) TEL: 03-6202-0311 Mail: contact-stp@starts-pub.jp