Dakishimetai
I Want to Hold You
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Japanese: 抱きしめたい
English: I Want to Hold You
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 5
Chapters: Unknown
Status: Finished
Published: Nov 27, 1991 to Jul 28, 1993
Genre: Romance Romance
Demographic: Seinen Seinen
Serialization: Super Jump
Authors: Takanashi, Midori (Story & Art)

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Ranked: #525172
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Popularity: #55660
Members: 88
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A year and a half at his first job, Akira Shoji runs into a student teacher from his high school days, Ryoko. But she, who once had a relationship with him, now has a ring sparkling on her left ring finger... Set in the world of advertising, this love story faithfully depicts the trembling hearts of men and women.

(Source: Media Do International/Beaglee)

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Dakishimetai has been digitally published in English as I Want to Hold You by Media Do International/Beaglee since November 7, 2017.

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The story is about a male student, Shouji, who was in love with a teacher his high school years. The teacher, Ryoko, feels guilty and breaks up with the student. They do not meet for 5 years, until they meet while working. Their companies work together allowing them to meet. Shouji and Ryoko are delighted, but Ryoko is married. The story talks about how they over come this. Shouji's colleague Aki, is in love with Shouji, and Shouji works his way through these 2 complicated relationships.

The end is absolutely infuriating. The story was going to end well, with Ryoko and Shouji getting married. But no, ...
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