Title: かりんと。 (With Karin) Vol. 1
Artist/Author: THE SEIJI
Original Creator: 氷幻嵩人 (Taketo Higen)
Book Size/Pages: Small B-6, 200pp., w/furigana
Original Serialization: Weekly Shonen Champion Vol 11, '04 - Vol 18, '04
First Printing: 8/10/04
Rating: 3/4

I found out about this series when I searched for "Karin" which is the title of another series I'm following. I kept the title in the back of my head and saw it at the bookstore. Since Kinokuniya's having a 10% off sale, I decided to try it out. The cover art reminds me a little of Narue, but the inside feels a bit more like something Noriyuki Yamahana would draw with the rounds faces. I don't find the story particularly unique in anyway, but it's a good read. There's some fan-service in here, including one particular which got my attention because it didn't seem fitting for a shonen manga.

The story is about a high school student, Junpei, who has a crush on a classmate, Karin. One day, he's offered the opportunity to be with Karin for a whole day. He accepts it not realizing that it meant switching bodies with Karin's older brother, Shuichi. Junpei finds out Shuichi has always lusted over his fraternal sister, but now, after taking Junpei's body, can how hit on her without any moral objections. The real Junpei has to find a way to revert his situation while not alienating the object of his affection.

No colors in the book, but comes with a short bonus omake manga and a preview of next issue.

1. 始まりの日 (The Day It Starts)
2. 初デート (First Date)
3. 花梨のキモチ (Karin's Feelings)
4. アブナイ秘密 (Dangerous Secret)
5. 花梨を守れ！！ (Protect Karin!!)
6. 花梨の唇 (Karin's Lips)
7. 花梨の寝言 (Karin's Mumblings in Her Sleep)
8. 誰かのために (For Whom)

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