j b mackinnon the day the world stops shopping
A transgender teen named Ryuu finds an escape from the expectations and anxieties of his daily life in the world of street fashion. This personal, heartfelt, fictional story from a transgender manga creator made waves in Japan and will inspire readers all over the world! High schooler Ryuu knows hes transgender. But he doesnt have anyone to confide in about the confusion he feels. He cant tell his best friend, who hes secretly got a crush on, and he cant tell his mom, whos constantly asking why Ryuu is always "dressing like a boy." He certainly cant tell Jin, the new transfer student who looks like just another bully. The only time Ryuu feels at ease is when hes wearing his favorite clothes. Then, and only then, the world melts away, and he can be his true self. One day, while out shopping, Ryuu sees an unexpected sight: Jin. The kid who looked so tough in class is shopping for the same clothes that Ryuu loves. And Jin offers Ryuu a proposal: to start their own brand and create apparel to help everyone feel comfortable in their skin. At last, Ryuu has someone he can open up to--and the journey ahead might finally give him a way to express himself to everyone else.
