The Flowers of Evil

The Flowers of Evil

★ 4.0 (24,509 votes)
Author Shuuzou Oshimi
Artist Shuuzou Oshimi
Published 2009
Status Completed
Volumes 10+
Chapters 4+

Synopsis

The story opens as middle school student Takao Kasuga receives an F on a math test. But he doesn't even seem to notice because he's too engrossed in surreptitiously reading Beaudelaire's The Flowers of Evil. And the day goes downhill from there. In a moment of weakness, he finds and takes home the gym clothes belonging to sweet, pretty Nanako Saeki on whom he has a major crush. Unfortunately for Takao, there's a witness to the theft: Nakamura, who has a huge chip on her shoulder and a sadistic streak. As the saga unfolds, we see Takao struggling to decide whether to confess or cover up his misdeeds at the same time that he tries to win over the girl of his dreams, and avoid the blackmail attempts of Nakamura, his new ”BFF.” Smart, funny, and emotionally engaging, The Flowers of Evil introduces a character who's not a hero, but just an ordinary teenager in search of true love and real friendship. (Source: Kodansha USA) Note: Includes one extra chapter.

Chapter Index (4 Chapters)

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Series Title The Flowers of Evil
Original Author Shuuzou Oshimi
Illustrator / Artist Shuuzou Oshimi
Publication Year 2009
Origin Country Japan
Primary Reading Source Official Publisher

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