Cross Game, Vol. 6 (6)

This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be.

Reads R to L (Japanese Style).

The arrival of a new year brings Ko's last shot at Koshien closer at hand. But Akane Takigawa and her striking resemblance to Wakaba cause Ko's heart to stir. Meanwhile, something happens to make Azuma and Aoba grow closer. Young feelings wax and wane in Ko's third year of high school. And to top it off, the Seishu baseball team gets a new coach?!