YAMATO NADESHIKO (THE Wallflower)

YAMATO NADESHIKO (The Wallflower)


This story is about a girl who was called "UGLY" by a boy, the first and only person to whom she confessed her love. It triggers her life change, and as a result SUNAKO shuns all beauty. Sunako's aunt concerned to her and wants her to be "Perfect Lady". Her aunt is the owner of a beautiful mansion where four very handsome students live, offers the guy free rent in her mansion if they can turn Sunako into a "Perfect Lady" (in Japan as the titular YAMATO NADESHIKO). Sunako has no intention to change.So while the four of them manage to make Sunako physically beautiful enough to become a lady, the problem lies with her attitude and interests. They've managed to convince Sunako's aunt that her niece is indeed a lady befitting the mansion in which they live. However, in reality, Sunako has not changed considerably.


CHARACTERS
*Sunako Nakahara

The female lead, Sunako locked herself away and chose to live without any desire for light or beauty after a traumatic experience where she was rejected by her first love. Sunako is a lover of solitude, gory movies, anatomical dolls and objects that reflect the ugly side of life as she puts it; her interests resulted in her distorted view of reality and isolation contributed to her low self-esteem. Unexpectedly, she is intelligent, talented in numerous areas, particularly cooking, and is an exceptionally strong fighter. However, by living with Kyouhei and the other boys, she gradually interacts with other people and slowly overcomes her anti-social tendencies. She has especially mixed feelings about Kyouhei and as the storyline progresses, their relationship becomes more solid and intimate.

* Kyohei Takano

The most popular and physically attractive of the foursome, Kyouhei is initially seen as selfish, blunt, and demanding and has no inclination to be gentle towards Sunako unless it will reduce rent. Kyouhei's unnaturally good looks resulted in a history of unfortunate experiences: he is unable to hold a job because he prone to being sexually harassed and he left his hometown because his family was unable to take the strain of his fans constantly harassing and mobbing them. Because of these experiences, he is able to empathesize with Sunako best; he develops a solid relationship with her and protects her when she needs him to. However, his own unresolved feelings for her mean that he is unafraid to take advantage of her weaknesses or provoke her rage. Kyouhei enjoys fighting and loves to eat, especially Sunako's cooking.

* Yukinojo "Yuki" Toyama

A gentle and kind boy who is devoted to his friends, Yuki comes from an ordinary family to board with the Landlady, who is a friend of his mother's. He is the most innocent and easily frightened of the four, especially in regards to entering Sunako's room. Because of his effeminate features, he is often reluctantly forced to dress up like a girl, which has led to self-esteem issues.

* Ranmaru Morii

Ranmaru is a notorious playboy who is the only son of a wealthy family of hotel chain owners. He is extroverted, confident, and a self-professed expert of love and women, having dated many older married women. However, he has a good heart and cares for his friends and is the most active in the goal towards making Sunako into an ideal lady. He is later engaged to reserved and sheltered girl, whose unusual attitude towards him creates mixed feelings and makes him unsure of his playboy ways

* Takenaga Oda

A serious and intelligent young man from a wealthy family of ikebana masters. Takenaga is usually the voice of reason amongst the foursome and the least fazed by Sunako's morbid habits. However, he is emotionally reserved as a result of extreme pressure as his family's heir; as a result, Takenaga is too shy to express his feelings towards his girlfriend, Noi. As the manga progresses, he becomes more social

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