Mars, Book 9

Enraged to learn that Kira has agreed to live with her abusive stepfather again, Rei breaks up with her, but none of the girls he meets can compare, and Kira's relationship with her stepfather reaches the breaking point. The unthinkable has happened! Rei and Kira have finally broken up and it's the talk of the town. Kira can only stand by helplessly as Rei walks out of her life. Though Rei feigns indifference and walks into the arms of waiting suitors, he begins to realize that he may have been too hasty in his decision to break up. Kira struggles to come to grips with being alone and also questions what she has done. At her friends' advice, she decides to try and make up with Rei before it's too late, but he is nowhere to be found. With her family life also paying the price, Kira has no idea who to turn to. Find out what happens next in this nail-biting volume of Mars. A bad boy can change a good girl forever. Rei is the school delinquent. Kira is shy and studious. What they see in each other is a mystery to their friends. What they find in each other is a miracle to themselves. With a style that is artistic and chic, this tale of restless and confused high school love will appeal to young women everywhere Kira Aso is a timid artist who lives with her mom, and Rei Kashino is a flirt and playboy with a penchant for racing motorcycles professionally. These two unlikely teenagers fall in and out of love (and in again by the end) Fills in the details of what happened to the characters of 'Mars' before the series began, including Kira and Rei's first meeting and Tatsuya and Rei's battle for Kiya's affections. Also includes two additional stories. When old friends of Rei show up at the school fair, Kira finds that she may have some heated competition for his love. His old flame, Shiori, confesses that she never gave up loving Rei, and she now wants him back In the wake of their painful breakup, Rei tries to cope by playing the field while Kira struggles with her abusive home life.