College is tough, I know. I've been in the college for almost one year now and still left 4 years ahead! But, if you like which you are studying you resist.
I hope that I don't have to stop to read mangas because it's my beloved hobby.
I started with Shounen, too, Shoujo I'm starting right now as well as Seinen, Josei I only read one: Usagi Drop. I'm reading Monster by Naoki Urasawa, it's quite interesting. Solanin and Oyasumi Punpun is in my list, I will read it in the near future, I'm anxious because seems like more complex mangas and I think it will be a increase of level in my reading.
I don't know any series of Kiriko Nananan and Takakako Shimura, which one do you recommend? Takehiko Inoue has my respect, despite of I haven't read any series of him, yet. XD His drawing is beautiful, Slam Dunk and Vagabond is in my list right now and I have interest in Real, too. I have shame that I didn't read Slam Dunk, yet, it's obligatory reading.
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Good luck with your translation, you are studying Japanese for year, you will go well.
I never gain weight as well. It's good eat whatever you want without worry. Well, at least what my mother want, she makes me have a healthy diet.
