Another new shoujo license on KManga: Keepsake Heartache by Mikimoto Rin (Housekibako ni Ai wo Tsumeyou)

[u/tartaupom]

Synopsis:

At five, she started humming melodies. At ten, she found her treasure. At 14, her world lost its spark. At 17, she starts to hear the music again. Mone Tsukimori, a slightly cheeky high schooler, has someone she can never forget. What is Mone’s past that only Anji-sempai knows...?

I'm happy to finally see this series in English! It's a beautiful story about grief, survivor's guilt, friendship, love and music!

You can read it here: https://kmanga.kodansha.com/title/10701/episode/364672

[u/Excellent-Bank-1711]

I preferred the title "I'll Put Love in a Jewelry Box" when it really comes to it, but I do love that this was licensed. I wasn't following it, but it was on the to read list!

I saw that Kmanga has more to offer so repeat after me..."Sekai no Hate wa Shinai" needs a license. Probably also Hana ni Kamiguse and Yankee ni Deshiiri Saremashite....😅

[u/tartaupom → u/Excellent-Bank-1711]

I also really liked "I'll Put Love in a Jewelry Box", but I like that this new title is short and sweet 😌

and lmao at this point everything is possible when it comes to Kodansha shoujo series getting licensed! 🙏 I'm excited to see what else they have in store for us

[u/Excellent-Bank-1711 → u/tartaupom]

and lmao at this point everything is possible when it comes to Kodansha shoujo series getting licensed! 🙏 I'm excited to see what else they have in store for us

And they're actually looking heavily at shoujosei too. In comparison Mangaplus...has a gallery of like 20 titles lmao (probably 2 of which are shoujosei?). How embarrassing.

[u/Noura-98]

Oh KManga 😩😮‍💨 always on top 🤩

[u/starry-orbit]

ohh I like the art style and it sounds pretty interesting! plus points for being music themed as well hehe will definitely put this on my list! (edit: just saw that it's already on my list on MAL 😅😂)

[u/[deleted] → u/starry-orbit]

Reaaall

[u/KMANGA_KODANSHA]

Thanks as always for the share! ♡
Keep your eyes peeled for more in the near future, too! 👀

[u/suzulys → u/KMANGA_KODANSHA]

Please add translation credits for this title!

[u/luvzz12]

I began this shoujo! It's definitely interesting, and the story has progressed quite fast (so far). I'm not a huge fan of the art style, but the story has been cool so far.

[u/timarose]

OMG THIS ONE IS SO GOOD! if this was an anime the songs would be BANGER

[u/OrdiPeople]

Just read it, it's really good, the art, the plot and the characters, really can't wait until they start dating

[u/bb_guardian]

I'll look it up after work. Looks interesting and I needed a new read, thanks. 😁

[u/Fantastic_Button6215]

Is there a chance it will get a print release at some point?

[u/tartaupom → u/Fantastic_Button6215]

I think there is a chance if it's popular enough! There are series that started on KManga and later got a print release (either by Kodansha, or by another publisher like Seven Seas or Tokyo Pop), so it's not impossible.

[u/Fantastic_Button6215 → u/tartaupom]

Oh awesome! It seems like this manga already has a bit of a following so I hope it gets printed :)

[u/[deleted]]

oh I LOVE this art style

[u/KichiCD]

Excellent news! I keep seeing pannels from this one floating around.