| Not to be confused with Chapter 7 of Boys Over Flowers Season 2. |
- Tsukasa: "What's wrong with me?! Huh?! Answer me! Where are you ever gonna find a guy as perfect as me?!"
- Tsukushi: "I hate your stupidity! I hate your hairstyle! I hate the way you strut around in your stupid clothes! I hate your smugness! I hate those snake eyes of yours! I hate everything about you!"
- — Tsukushi explains to Tsukasa why she does not like him.
Chapter 7 of Boys Over Flowers was first released in June 1992 in the manga magazine, Margaret. The chapter was followed by the eighth installment in July 1992. It marks the first official appearance of Shizuka Todo.
News of the return of Rui Hanazawa's first love, Shizuka Todo, reaches Tsukushi Makino. She later receives a shock when Rui mockingly kisses her on the cheek. Meanwhile, Tsukasa Domyoji tries his best to impress Tsukushi.
Plot
After he stops Yuriko Asai and her friends from harassing Tsukushi Makino, Tsukasa Domyoji offers his hand to her. Tsukushi almost accepts, but becomes angry at him for putting her "in this situation". Tsukusa asks her "what's wrong with me?", prompting Tsukushi to fire off several reasons why she dislikes him. She punches him and quickly hurries away, before overhearing Akira Mimasaka's and Sojiro Nishikado's conversation about Shizuka Todo.
She joins their talk and asks about Shizuka, which launches the two into a story from their childhood. They explain to her about Rui's autism and how Shizuka "little by little, drew [him] out". Tsukushi is downcast after hearing the story, and wanders through Tokyo until she happens upon Rui kissing a poster with Shizuka's face on it. He appears irritated by her presence, which causes her to babble. Rui perceives Tsukushi's feelings for him and kisses her on the cheek. Rui walks away and Tsukushi realizes he is "toying with [her]".
The next day at school, Tsukushi barely recognizes Tsukasa, who has straightened his hair to appeal to her. However, his hair begins to curl immediately back to his natural style, much to Tsukushi's amusement. Akira and Sojiro run up and announce Shizuka's arrival. Meanwhile, Rui greets Shizuka, who jumps into his arms and declares "I've missed you so much!"
Character appearances
- Erika Ayuhara
- Minako Yamano
- Rui Hanazawa
- Shizuka Todo (Debut)
- Sojiro Nishikado
- Tsukasa Domyoji
- Tsukushi Makino
- Yuriko Asai
Notes
- In this chapter, Sojiro wears a Chicago Bulls sweatshirt. The team was extremely popular at the time of this publication, having just won the 1991 and 1992 NBA Finals.
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