She could hire him to date her, but she'd rather win his heart. R to L (Japanese Style). She could hire him to date her, but she'd rather win his heart. Everyone thinks 16-year-old Ryoko has weird taste in guys because she can't stop droolingover Ryunosuke, the strong silent type who sits next to her in class. When she discovers he works for a host club--where women actually pay men to date them--will she finally wise up? Only one thing's for sure inB.O.D.Y.--you can't put a price on love! "Dear Valentine, Had we but world enough and time Just""dating wouldn't be a crime.I wouldn't think that it was rightTo say that I should spend the night.But at my back I always hear That sexy teacher slinking near.To get Miss Izumi out of your headShould I suggest we go to bed? Be mine!""

Author Biography

Ao Mimori began creating manga during her junior year of college, and her work debuted when she was only 23. "B.O.D.Y.," her third series, was first published in "Bessatsu Margaret" in 2003 and is also available in Japanese as an audio CD. Her other works include "Sonnano Koi Jyanai" (That's Not Love), "Anta Nanka Iranai" (I Don't Need You), "Dakishimetaiyo Motto" (I Want to Hold You More), "I LOVE YOU," and "Kamisama no Iu Toori" (As the God of Death Dictates).