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Valentine’s Day is on its way, but Kyoko won’t be able to celebrate love and friendship the normal way. Reino's kidnapped one of her grudge demons, and he's blackmailing her into giving him chocolates. She's also got her ongoing plans for revenge to consider, and to top it off, she missed Ren's birthday! She ''did'' order him a present in advance, and it ''will'' arrive in time for her to give it to him on the 14th, but now she's got to decide if she wants to give him Valentines chocolate or not.

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Valentine’s Day is on its way, but Kyoko won’t be able to celebrate love and friendship the normal way. Reino's kidnapped one of her grudge demons, and he's blackmailing her into giving him chocolates. She's also got her ongoing plans for revenge to consider, and to top it off, she missed Ren's birthday! She ''did'' order him a present in advance, and it ''will'' arrive in time for her to give it to him on the 14th, but now she's got to decide if she wants to give him Valentines chocolate or not.

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Valentine’s Day is on its way, but Kyoko won’t be able to celebrate love and friendship the normal way. Reino's blackmailing her into giving him chocolates; she has her ongoing revenge to plan; and to top it all off, it’s Ren’s birthday! How can Kyoko give him a meaningful present when she’s slinging meaningless chocolate left and right?

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Valentine’s Day is on its way, but Kyoko won’t be able to celebrate love and friendship the normal way. Reino's kidnapped one of her grudge demons, and he's blackmailing her into giving him chocolates; she has chocolates. She's also got her ongoing plans for revenge to plan; consider, and to top it all off, it’s Ren’s she missed Ren's birthday! How can Kyoko She ''did'' order him a present in advance, and it ''will'' arrive in time for her to give it to him on the 14th, but now she's got to decide if she wants to give him a meaningful present when she’s slinging meaningless Valentines chocolate left or not.

Meanwhile, Moko is dealing with an obnoxious dude on the set of the ''Minamori Miyako'' series who won't leave her alone. Hio's offered to help keep him off her back,
and right?
Moko wants to show her gratitude by making him chocolates. But Moko's never made Valentine's chocolate before, so she turns to the one person who can help her: Kyoko.

And who could forget Sho: a misunderstanding has Sho believing that Kyoko and Reino are engaged in a passionate SecretRelationship, and the thought of it is driving him up a wall. What will happen when he confronts her about this imagined relationship?



* Act 142. "Valentine's Joker" [[note]]Kyoko has made "hatred" chocolates for Reino. As Ren and Yashiro discuss the end of ''Dark Moon'', they bump into Kyoko who tries to hide the chocolates. Then Kyoko bumps into Sho. He asks if she loves Reino that much to give him chocolates.[[/note]]
* Act 143. "Valentine Bell" [[note]]Reino encourages misunderstandings and is successful, but Kyoko still manages a small triumph over him. But the Valentine drama isn't over yet.[[/note]]
* Act 144. "Valentine Guerrilla" [[note]]Shoko tries to get Sho out of his jealous funk and to be more proactive about Kyoko. Yashiro experiences an increasing Valentine's Day panic as both a recipient and an observer. Finally, there is a shocking visitor to the ''Dark Moon'' set...[[/note]]

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* Act 142. "Valentine's Joker" [[note]]Kyoko [[note]]It's February 13th, and Kyoko has made "hatred" chocolates for Reino. As Ren and Yashiro discuss the end of ''Dark Moon'', Moon'' they bump into Kyoko Kyoko, who tries to hide the chocolates. Ren and Yashiro think they might be for Sho, which rubs Ren the wrong way. Then Kyoko bumps into Sho. He asks if she loves Reino Sho, who deduces that much to give him chocolates.the chocolates are for Reino. He confronts Kyoko about her supposed relationship with Reino.[[/note]]
* Act 143. "Valentine Bell" [[note]]Reino shows up and makes everything worse. He encourages misunderstandings Sho's misunderstanding about him and Kyoko and is successful, but with Sho leaving in a huff. In spite of that, Kyoko still manages a small triumph over him. But Reino -- but the Valentine Valentines drama isn't over yet.yet. Ren's present arrives in the mail and Kyoko prepares for filming the next day.[[/note]]
* Act 144. "Valentine Guerrilla" [[note]]Shoko tries to get Sho out of his jealous funk funk, and encourages him to be more proactive about his feelings for Kyoko. Ren gets his birthday present from Kyoko, but she asks him not to open it until he gets home. Yashiro experiences an increasing Valentine's Day panic as both a recipient he receives chocolate from Kyoko... and an observer. Finally, there is a shocking visitor to Ren doesn't. Then someone unexpected shows up on the ''Dark Moon'' set...set.[[/note]]



* FlowerMotifs: It's a [[ShoujoDemographic shoujo]] managa after all. Most chapters have a few instances of panel backgrounds filling with unexplained flowers.

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* ComicalAngryFace: Sho's countenance gets increasingly distorted as he ruminates on Kyoko and Reino's [imagined] relationship. Shoko notes that he's starting to resemble a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nio Niō]].
* FlowerMotifs: It's a [[ShoujoDemographic shoujo]] managa after all. all:
** Sho arrives on the set of ''Dark Moon'' with a truly massive bouquet of flowers for Kyoko. It's his way of saying "congratulations on your relationship" with Reino -- a relationship that Sho has completely imagined.
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Most chapters have a few instances of panel backgrounds filling with unexplained flowers.



* InnocentInuendo: Kyoko thinks that Reino's the one who has been calling her phone incessantly (though it's actually Sho on the phone), but because she's ObliviousToLove she doesn't realize how suggestive her angry threat sounds:

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* InnocentInuendo: InnocentInnuendo: Kyoko thinks that Reino's the one who has been calling her phone incessantly (though it's actually Sho on the phone), but because she's ObliviousToLove she doesn't realize how suggestive her angry threat sounds:



* NoodlePeople: Most characters in the series are drawn with excessively long arms and legs, but especially the prettyboys like Ren, Sho, and Reino who are supposed to be models/ actors/ pop idols.
* NotWhatItLooksLike: Overlaps with PoorCommunicationKills, as Sho spends most of the volume seething over Kyoko and Reino being in an imaginary relationship. He misinterprets her angry phone message and misreads the intent behind Kyoko's hatred chocolate as one of affection.



* ShowWithinAShow: The ''Minamori Miyako'' Series and ''Dark Moon'' are type 1 examples, with "characters involved in the production of the show."

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* SecretRelationship: Sho is convinced that Kyoko and Reino are dating in secret after he hears an angry message of Kyoko's intended for Reino.
* ShowWithinAShow: The ''Minamori Miyako'' Series and Series, ''Dark Moon'' Moon'', and ''Box "R"'' are type 1 examples, with "characters involved in the production of the show."

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* Act 139. "Valentine Target" [[note]]Kyoko experiences a combined birthday gift and valentines chocolate dilemma over Ren.[[/note]]

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* Act 139. "Valentine Target" [[note]]Kyoko experiences a combined birthday gift and valentines [[note]]Mimori gives Sho some Valentine's chocolate dilemma over Ren.a few days early. Kyoko apologizes to Ren, telling him that his birthday present will be a bit late: she'll have to give it to him on Valentines day. In a private conversation, Yashiro mentions that Ren usually doesn't eat any of the chocolate he's given, and asks Ren what he'll do if Kyoko gives him some. Later, Kyoko crosses Ren off the list of people she'll be making chocolates for.[[/note]]



* Act 141. "Valentine's Revolution" [[note]]Sho is greatly disturbed by the thought that Kyoko and Reino might be in a secret relationship. Moko worries about Kyoko not giving Ren chocolates.[[/note]]

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* Act 141. "Valentine's Revolution" [[note]]Sho is greatly disturbed by the thought that Kyoko and Reino might be in a secret relationship. Reino's blackmail against Kyoko is revealed -- he's holding one of her grudge demons hostage. Kyoko spends the night at the Kotonami house, and Moko worries about Kyoko not giving Ren chocolates.[[/note]]



* ChocolateOfRomance: The whole point of Valentine's Day in Japan is for women to give chocolates to two groups of people. Firstly, to people they're ''obligated'' to give chocolate to: male coworkers, male friends, and male casual acquaintances -- these men receive "giri choco," or "obligation chocolates." The second group is reserved for men that the women feel attraction towards: husbands, boyfriends, or crushes -- these men get "honmei choco," or "true feeling chocolate." Big stars like Ren and Sho receive tons of honmei choco from their fans and from smitten coworkers, while Reino is hoping to receive a different sort of honmei choco from Kyoko - one full of hatred instead of affection.

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* ChildHater: Kanae's coworker on the set of the ''Minamori Miyako'' series. This comes in handy as Hio looks like he's 7 or 8 years old (though he's actually 12), and offers to hang out with Kanae during breaks in filming so that her AbhorrentAdmirer will leave her alone.
* ChocolateOfRomance: The whole point of [[UsefulNotes/JapaneseHolidays Valentine's Day in Japan Japan]] is for women to give chocolates to two groups of people. Firstly, to people they're ''obligated'' to give chocolate to: male coworkers, male friends, and male casual acquaintances -- these men receive "giri choco," or "obligation chocolates." The second group is reserved for men that the women feel attraction towards: husbands, boyfriends, or crushes -- these men get "honmei choco," or "true feeling chocolate." Big stars like Ren and Sho receive tons of honmei choco from their fans and from smitten coworkers, while Reino is coworkers. It seems both are also hoping to receive some from Kyoko, while Reino is after a different sort of honmei choco from Kyoko - one full of hatred instead of affection.affection.
* ClingyJealousGirl: Mimori reappears to gives Sho some Valentine's chocolate a few days early -- she wants to be the first one to give him chocolate. Unfortunately, some other girls had the same idea, and his dressing room is overflowing with candy and stuffed animals. Mimori throws a tantrum because he didn't accept her chocolate first.



* FlufflyFashionFeathers: Both Sho and Reino are wearing feather boas in the cover.

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* FlufflyFashionFeathers: FluffyFashionFeathers: Both Sho and Reino are wearing feather boas in the cover.cover.
* GoodHurtsEvil: Invoked and played with -- Reino blackmails Kyoko into giving him handmade Valentine's chocolates by threatening to nuzzle, snuggle with, and cherish one of her grudge demons who he's holding hostage. Reino himself isn't "good," and Kyoko isn't "evil," but her grudge demons are powered by hatred and have been shown to be weak against "good" or "positive" forces in the past (the primary example being Ren's smile).
* InnocentInuendo: Kyoko thinks that Reino's the one who has been calling her phone incessantly (though it's actually Sho on the phone), but because she's ObliviousToLove she doesn't realize how suggestive her angry threat sounds:
--> '''Kyoko''': If you want your reward, you'll have to be able to 'paw', 'beg', and 'stay' first! If you aren't going to wait patiently then don't even dream about getting handmade chocolate from me!



* PsychicPowers: Reino's are of the ISeeDeadPeople flavor, but he's also got the ability to interact with Kyoko's grudge demons, which are technically "spirits." He's holding one hostage in order to ensure that Kyoko gives him handmade chocolate for Valentine's day.



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[[caption-width-right:350:They're not the only ones after Kyoko's heart!]]

Valentine’s Day is on its way, but Kyoko won’t be able to celebrate love and friendship the normal way. Reino's blackmailing her into giving him chocolates; she has her ongoing revenge to plan; and to top it all off, it’s Ren’s birthday! How can Kyoko give him a meaningful present when she’s slinging meaningless chocolate left and right?

!! This volume contains the chapters:

* Act 139. "Valentine Target" [[note]]Kyoko experiences a combined birthday gift and valentines chocolate dilemma over Ren.[[/note]]
* Act 140. "Valentine's Scramble" [[note]]A creepy coworker on the set of ''Minamori Miyako'' is harassing Kanae, but Hio intervenes. Meanwhile, Kyoko has lots of missed calls from an unlisted number, and she thinks they're from Reino. When she answers the phone, she does so shouting "No chocolates for you, Beagle!" But the calls are actually from Sho, who now frets at the thought of Kyoko making chocolates for Reino. Later, Kyoko happily relays to Ren and Yashiro that Moko has asked her to stay over to help make chocolates. Yashiro and Ren wonder if Kyoko will make chocolates for Ren.[[/note]]
* Act 141. "Valentine's Revolution" [[note]]Sho is greatly disturbed by the thought that Kyoko and Reino might be in a secret relationship. Moko worries about Kyoko not giving Ren chocolates.[[/note]]
* Act 142. "Valentine's Joker" [[note]]Kyoko has made "hatred" chocolates for Reino. As Ren and Yashiro discuss the end of ''Dark Moon'', they bump into Kyoko who tries to hide the chocolates. Then Kyoko bumps into Sho. He asks if she loves Reino that much to give him chocolates.[[/note]]
* Act 143. "Valentine Bell" [[note]]Reino encourages misunderstandings and is successful, but Kyoko still manages a small triumph over him. But the Valentine drama isn't over yet.[[/note]]
* Act 144. "Valentine Guerrilla" [[note]]Shoko tries to get Sho out of his jealous funk and to be more proactive about Kyoko. Yashiro experiences an increasing Valentine's Day panic as both a recipient and an observer. Finally, there is a shocking visitor to the ''Dark Moon'' set...[[/note]]
* Extra: "Valentine's Mystery: Yukihito Yashiro Edition" [[note]]In this extra chapter, it is revealed that Yashiro comes from a family of cat-lovers.[[/note]]

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!!Chapters in this volume provide examples of:

* CasanovaWannabe: Kanae's coworker think's he's god's gift to women -- Kanae in particular.
* ChocolateOfRomance: The whole point of Valentine's Day in Japan is for women to give chocolates to two groups of people. Firstly, to people they're ''obligated'' to give chocolate to: male coworkers, male friends, and male casual acquaintances -- these men receive "giri choco," or "obligation chocolates." The second group is reserved for men that the women feel attraction towards: husbands, boyfriends, or crushes -- these men get "honmei choco," or "true feeling chocolate." Big stars like Ren and Sho receive tons of honmei choco from their fans and from smitten coworkers, while Reino is hoping to receive a different sort of honmei choco from Kyoko - one full of hatred instead of affection.
* FlowerMotifs: It's a [[ShoujoDemographic shoujo]] managa after all. Most chapters have a few instances of panel backgrounds filling with unexplained flowers.
* FlufflyFashionFeathers: Both Sho and Reino are wearing feather boas in the cover.
* MirroredConfrontationShot: To a degree - the cover depicts Sho and Reino in their VisualKei performance getups, back to back as they gesture towards the reader.
* ShowWithinAShow: The ''Minamori Miyako'' Series and ''Dark Moon'' are type 1 examples, with "characters involved in the production of the show."
* StalkerWithACrush: Reino has a crush on Kyoko... at least on [[InLoveWithYourCarnage her dark side]].
* ValentinesDayEpisodes: The whole volume revolves around making, giving, and arguing over Valentines chocolate.
* VisualKei: Sho and Vie Ghoul are both classed in the visual kei musician genre.


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