Bakuman. 9, Talent and pride / story by Tsugumi Ohba ; art by Takeshi Obata ; [translation, Tetsuichiro Miyaki ; English adaptation, Hope Donovan ; touch-up art & lettering James Gaubatz].
"First published in Japan in 2008 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"--P. facing title page.
"This book reads from right to left" --Cover page [4].
Summary
Moritaka and Akito find themselves with another rival for space in "Weekly Shonen Jump" when Aiko Iwase teams up with Eiji, making it even more difficult to achieve their dream. Plus, Akito must face Kaya's father, a master in karate, to ask permission to marry her.