A short four-panel piece for Big Comic Spirit's special Manpuku! issue. This was published the same week as Middle-Aged Teen. The story features two stylish young girls having a discussion about a dog and one of their boyfriends who is more than he seems.
Published In:
Big Comic Spirits Special Manpuku! 1997 6.2
Publication Date: May 2, 1997
Pages: 1 (black and white)
Anime Adaptation: None
Notes:
Rumiko Takahashi does not typically work in the 4 panel strip format. In Japan this is called 四コマ (yon koma) and there are some manga artists that specialize in this type of storytelling. The structure follows a format where the first panel sets the stage of the story (起/ki). The second panel then develops the story (承/shou). The third panel (転/ten) is the climax. The fourth panel is the conclusion (結/ketsu).
Rumiko Takahashi has done a few four panel stripes in her career. These include a Untitled in the debut issue of Young Sunday, Delinquent and two special four panel Kyokai no RINNE strips.
