Kamikaze Girls by Takemoto, Novala - Paperback

Introducing Momoko, a "Lolita" adorned in the most exquisite Victorian haute couture. She is the only child born from a brief encounter between a timid yakuza and a bar-hostess. With her mother gone and her father resorting to shady dealings with fake brand merchandise, they end up in rural Ibaraki prefecture. Momoko dreams of the lavish rococo lifestyle of Versailles, sourcing her lacey attire from a high-end Tokyo boutique.

Enter Ichiko, a tough motorcycle enthusiast leading a female biker gang called the Ponytails. Together, they embark on a quest to find a renowned embroiderer, facing challenges from devious pachinko parlor owners, notorious street punks, and indifferent customers. Despite their differences, they may just hit the jackpot... if Ichiko can refrain from constantly butting heads with Momoko.

Novala Takemoto's groundbreaking novel KAMIKAZE GIRLS, a beloved gem in Japan, is not just a clever tale of growing up but a declaration of a unique lifestyle.

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