“First published in Japan in 2009 by Hakusensha, Inc., Tokyo”—Colophon.

Aya Kanno was born in Tokyo, Japan. She is the creator of “SAya Kanno was born in Tokyo, Japan. She is the creator of ”Soul Rescue“, which has been published in the United States, oul Rescue”, which has been published in the United States, and her latest work, “Otomen”, is currently being serializedand her latest work, “Otomen”, is currently being serialized in Japan's “BetsuHana” magazine. “Blank Slate” was original in Japan's “BetsuHana” magazine. “Blank Slate” was originally published as “Akusaga” in Japan, also in “BetsuHana”. ly published as “Akusaga” in Japan, also in “BetsuHana”.