higashimura, akiko

"Thanks to Hidaka-sensei's intensive training, Akiko manages to get through her art school exams. She's one step closer to seeing her dreams come true...or so she thinks!"--Back cover.

"High schooler Akiko has big plans to become a popular mangaka before she even graduates, but she's got a lot to learn if she ever wants to reach her goal. Looking for an easy fix, she signs up for an art class, thinking all her problems will soon be solved. She's in for a surprise: her new instructor is a bamboo sword-wielding taskmaster who thinks her drawings are crap. But maybe this unconventional art teacher is just what she needs to realize her dreams!"--Back of cover.