I will admit that I rarely stray from reading the printed word into graphic novels, especially if those said graphic novels are manga or anime (I'm still not exactly sure what the distinction between the two is, but I know there are people who can explain it!). In an effort to broaden my horizons, I was handed the first two books of the Love Hina series.
The story follows Keitaro Urashima, a second year ronin (a student who didn't pass the college entrance exam) and his escapades. Keitaro has been kicked out of his parents' house because he failed his entrance exams to Tokyo University for the second time. Fortunately, his grandmother owns Hinata House, a lodge. What Keitaro doesn't know is that Hinata House has been turned into a girls dorm--a lodging house exclusively for girls. His aunt has been taking care of the house, but he soon finds out that his grandmother has left Hinata House to him while she is traveling and he is the new landlord. Keitaro could have been admitted to another university, however, as a child he made a promise to the girl of his dreams that they would go to TU together. Unfortunately, Keitaro can't remember her name, or even what she looks like.
While trying to study for the entrance exams again, he also has to fulfill his landlord duties as well....while the girls are trying to run him off. Can he keep his mind on his studies and off the girls? Especially the one tutoring him?
These books have also been turned into a cartoon. So, I'm curious as to how it turned out....as well as how the rest of the story turns out, as there are 14 total books in the series.....
Happy Reading!!
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