Asuka Masamune is a guy who loves girly things—sewing, knitting, making cute stuffed animals, and reading shojo comics. But in a world where boys are expected to act manly, Asuka must hide his beloved hobbies and play the part of a masculine jock instead. Can Asuka ever show his true self to anyone, much less to Ryo Miyakozuka, the girl that he's falling for?

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”.