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The mystery heats up as Jimmy learns his secret destiny! The mer-people know that Earth's only hope is for the daughter of the original "Little Mermaid" to fall in love with Shona and bear his eggs. What they don't all believe is that Jimmy, a 12-year-old amnesiac, is that girl. After all, Shona was the only witness to Jimmy's startling transformation into the girl of his dreams, and he's decided to let the boy make his own choices. But not everyone is willing to take that chance…because if Jimmy picks his human best friend Art, the world is doomed!

185 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1990

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Reiko Shimizu

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See also 清水玲子.

Reiko Shimizu (清水玲子 Shimizu Reiko, born March 26, 1963 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese shōjo manga writer and illustrator. She made her professional debut in 1983 with Sansaro Monogatari in LaLa, and has written primarily for the publisher Hakusensha. She is noted for her works of science fiction and her art style, and is also known for her illustrations of tarot cards called the Miracle Tarot deck.

She received the 2002 Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo for Kaguyahime.[1] Her Himitsu - Top Secret has been recommended twice by the Japan Media Arts Festival jury in 2007 and 2008.[2][3] It has also been listed on the Tohan charts four times as of May 2009.[4] Her manga Moon Child is licensed in English by CMX Manga.

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November 25, 2025
Shona no le tiene miedo a la funa porque él solito se funa. Cada tomo se siente mejor que el anterior, qué emoción.
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December 19, 2015
Melodrama abounds in this one.

The volume starts off with Gil, now possessed by Teruto (after he made a pact with the sea witch - save Seth and he'' destroy the world for her). 'Gil' connects with his sister's older and clairvoyant teacher much to the sister's annoyance - shades of incest? hmmmmmm.

Seth passes out and gets picked up be Shonarch. More love triangles as Seth begins to fall for Shonarch who only has eyes for his brother Jimmy.

Then we have Jimmy in love with Art - who prefers holly....

This volume is quite slow as it's all about the various relationships. There's very little plot advancement or mermaid action. It does ask some nice questions - Jimmy 'the ugly duckling' - boy who will become a beautiful woman asks why no one will love him in his present state.

I'd be really interested to see what happens when Gil and Seth come face to face. Will Seth recognise his brother?

Nice artwork and a fascinating story with plenty of twists and turns.
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