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For heroine Ooba Kanoko, life is far from enjoyable. She works tirelessly at her family's small restaurant, enduring harsh treatment from her two sisters, parents, and grandparent. To make matters worse, her name, when spoken aloud as "Oobaka no ko," translates to "stupid kid"!
Kanoko cooks, cleans, and shoulders the blame whenever things go awry. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when her family suddenly finds itself destitute, on the brink of losing everything they own. Just as their possessions are about to be repossessed, a disheveled, tall stranger arrives with an intriguing proposition that promises to transform Kanoko into a billion-dollar Cinderella!
(Source: ShoujoMagic)
Billion Girl began serialization in Melody before transitioning to Monthly Asuka on June 24, 2000.
WARNING: MAJOR RESOLUTION AHEAD AND MANY READERS MIGHT END UP DISAPPOINTED
The narrative begins at a leisurely pace before accelerating...
On the whole, the story felt somewhat scattered, yet I genuinely appreciated the concept and several character backstories. However, it could have been presented more effectively with better pacing and structure.
This review essentially serves as a significant caution regarding the story's resolution. Upon finishing the final chapter, I was convinced there was more to come until I did some research and discovered that wasn't the case...
...stupid sexy Flanders.