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The cover of the first Nana volume as published by Shueisha in Japan on May 15, 2000

The chapters of Nana are written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa. Nana premiered in the Japanese manga magazine Cookie in 2000 where it ran until June 2009, when the series was put on hiatus because of Yazawa's illness.[1] Yazawa returned from hospital in early April 2010, though had not specified when or if she will resume the manga.[2] Yazawa published a two-page chapter of "Junko's Room", a side story about a friend of one of the two main characters, in the March 2013 issue of Cookie. This is the first manga she has published since her 2009 illness.[3] The chapters have been collected and published in 21 tankōbon volumes in Japan by Shueisha.

Nana is licensed for English-language release in North America by Viz Media. It was serialized in Viz's manga anthology Shojo Beat, from July 2005 to August 2007.[4] The series continued publication in book form, with all 21 volumes released as of July 6, 2010. Madman Entertainment distributes the series in New Zealand and Australia.[5] It is also licensed in Germany by Egmont Manga & Anime,[6] in Italy and Mexico by Panini Comics,[7][8] in France by Éditions Delcourt,[9] in Taiwan by Sharp Point Press,[10] in South Korea by Haksan Publishing,[11] in Spain by Planeta DeAgostini,[12] in Brazil by Editora JBC,[13] in Argentina by Editorial Ivrea,[14] and in Thailand by Bongkoch Publishing.[15]

Volumes

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No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 May 15, 2000[16]4-08-856209-7December 6, 2005[17]978-1-4215-0108-6
  • "Nana – Nana Komatsu"
  • "Nana – Nana Osaki"
In 1999, at the end of her third high school year, Nana Komatsu gets dump by her married salaryman boyfriend, Takashi Asano, after their year long affair following his job transfer to Tokyo. She then follows her friend Junko Saotome to a local art school college with hopes of meeting her next boyfriend. There, they meet Kyosuke Takakura and Junko’s junior high school friend, Shoji Endo.

After a string of failed relationships with older men and the deception of her recent break-up, Nana first chooses to follow Junko’s advice and repress her crush on Shoji by staying just friends despite Shoji’s own feelings and flirting attempts.

A few months later, during a beach trip, Nana and Shoji learn about Kyosuke and Junko’s (now a couple) future plans to go to university in Tokyo. At the thought of potentially finding herself alone, now that Shoji plans to go to Tokyo as well, Nana entertains the idea of studying any type of art degree in the capital to be able to follow her friends. Despite her intense studying and her many applications, she ends up failing her college entry.

After a fight with Shoji in the middle of Tokyo, she gets lost on her way back to her hotel and unexpectedly encounter her ex-boyfriend, Takashi. They go for a drink where Nana seems to find closure when she receives a call from Kyosuke telling her about Shoji’s feelings and warning her that he and Junko are currently looking for her. They end up meeting and going back to their hotel room where Nana promises to meet up in Tokyo the following year, as a reward for Shoji getting into university. Following Shoji’s earlier remarks of her childish approach to moving in Tokyo without money nor a plan, she promises to come and find him as a financially independent women, to which he agrees and finally kisses her.


In the winter of 1998, Nana Osaki gleefully celebrates the end of a successful concert with her group Blast. On their way home, they part ways with drummer Yasushi Takagi who takes home their drunk guitarist Nobuo Terashima, but not before egging his friend and bassist Ren Honjo, to tell Nana about “the thing”.

In their shared apartment, Ren and Nana reminisce on their first meeting, the beginning of their relationship and their punk rock band, Nana’s childhood and her faint memory of her runaway mother. Later into the night, while they start talking about their dreams and clashing plans for the future, Ren informs Nana that he soon will be going to Tokyo to join a new group. The morning after, Yasu breaks the news to a hurt and disappointed Nobu.

While the rest of the group ponders on the future of Blast, Nana comes to term with her decision of either following Ren to Tokyo, or pursue her own independent dream of becoming a professional singer through Blast and their local success.

After a tearful goodbye at the train station, Ren and Nana break up as he leaves for Tokyo. While Blast continues their activity with a new bassist, almost two years later, Nana confidently follows her dreams and promise herself to make it in Tokyo by buying herself a one-way ticket.
2 December 11, 2000[18]4-08-856248-8February 7, 2006[19]978-1-4215-0378-3
  • Chapters 1–4
  • Bonus Page
On March 5th of 2000, 19 year-old Nana Komatsu suddenly quits her job at a video rental after learning that her long-distance boyfriend, Shoji, successfully passed his college entry exams back in Tokyo. To his surprise, she immediately packs her bag and takes the first train of the night to meet him. Once onboard, she accidentally trips on a beautiful punk woman who offers her the empty sit next to her. While waiting for the train to start again, they get to know each other to discover that they’re both moving to Tokyo to find a job, are of the same age and share the same name : Nana.

While they split up at the train station, they end up meeting again in their search for an apartment. To slip the rent and save some money, they mutually agree to share the apartment 707 (7 read as nana, なな in Japanese) and move in together.

In the following days, while dealing with the reality of her life with Shoji in Tokyo, Nana K. slowly discovers a little bit more of Nana O.’s universe starting with her cool and reliable guarantor Yasu, the mysterious owner of Nana’s previous apartment, and the passionate guitarist of her old group, now in town with a new song and proposition for Nana.
3 May 15, 2001[20]4-08-856338-7June 6, 2006[21]978-1-4215-0479-7
  • Chapters 5–8
  • Bonus Pages
After some convincing from Yasu to try to make it as a band rather than solo and revive Blast, Nana O. allows Nobu to stay as they start their search for a new bassist and drummer. Their flyer catches the attention of Shinichi Okazaki who provides them with a rented and affordable studio, now that they’ve received noise complaints from the girls neighbours.

While Nana O. questions his younger appearance and his seemingly absent parents, he passes his audition as a bassist with flying colors. As Nobu and Nana O. recognize his inspiration from Ren Honjo’s guitar style, Nana accepts his application on one condition : to surpass Ren.

Meanwhile Nana K., now nicknamed Hachi (short for Hachikō) by her new friends for her enthusiasm and loyalty, faces financially difficulties when her workplace closes down while Shoji gets acquainted with the new girl at work, Sachiko Kawamura.

Back at apartment 707, they receive the visit of Blast founder, ready to take back his place as their drummer.
4 December 10, 2001[22]4-08-856338-7October 3, 2006[23]978-1-4215-0480-3
  • Chapters 9–12
  • Bonus Pages
Hachi accidentally catches Shoji and Sachiko in an embrace while waiting for him at the end of his shift. Hurt and afraid of the confrontation, she runs away without a word with Nana when she learns about their affair, and proceeds to try to get through what she assumes as their breakup.

To cheer herself up, she gets reminded of the concert tickets in her hometown for Trapnest, her favourite rock band, that she bought a while ago. Now that bringing Shoji as her date is out of the question, she desperately looks for someone to go with her.

At their 1st concert in Tokyo, Blast encounter Misato Uehara, one of their first and longest fan. As a show of gratitude, Nana invites her to stay and spend a day in Disneyland with her which does not sit well with Hachi who feels left out and invaded by strangers in her daily life.

After a few exchanges with Misato and Nobu, Hachi ends up learning about the identity of Blast ex-bassist and his relationship with Nana. The new found information motivates her to bring Nana to the Trapnest concert, in the hopes that her front row seats will allow Ren to see and meet Nana again. After some consideration, Nana agrees to go, gathering up her courage until the last second to come near the stage.

Meanwhile Yasu receives yet another late night visit from an old friend.
5 May 15, 2002[24]4-08-856377-8February 6, 2007[25]978-1-4215-1019-4
  • Chapters 13–16
  • Bonus Pages — Junko's Snack Bar
Distressed by his sudden encounter with Nana, Ren urgently phones Yasu for advice and information. While amused by his reaction, Yasu urges him to stop hiding behind his past regrets and gives him Hachi’s number if he wants to reconcile and contact Nana.

Once she learns about his scheme, Nana gets mad at Yasu who promptly reminds her that she’s the one holding back from true closure between them. Proud and resolved, Nana agrees to contact Ren to meet and end it for good.

Back at his hotel, they have an emotional reunion where they agree to rekindle their relationship without living together and by letting Nana’s career be her top priority, per her own request. Following this news, Blast happily tries to meet-up with Ren to hang out together, while Hachi uses this new found connection to ask for an autograph from Takumi. Meanwhile, Nana seems more determined than ever to make their debut happen, tightening up rehearsal rules for both herself and her band members.

At apartment 707, Blast and half of Trapnest finally meet, with Takumi as a surprise visitor for Hachi. That night, old childhood friends Yasu, Ren and Takumi exchange stories from their old days with surprising revelations for the rest of the group.

A few days later, the remaining members of Trapnest learn about the meeting and ask for news from their old acquaintance Yasu. Surprised by his new found wish to become a professional musician, Reira wonders out loud why he suddenly put aside his promising career in law while Ren listens silently.

After multiples offenses at her job, Hachi gets fired from her editing firm and surprisingly find some secret confort with Takumi.
6 September 13, 20024-08-856406-5June 5, 2007[26]978-1-4215-1020-0
  • Chapters 17–20
  • Bonus Page
Trapnest’s Trigger Tour is coming to an end and Hachi is desperately waiting for Takumi to come and see her despite having no news from him for the last two months. To celebrate the last date, Blast (sans Nana) decide to come watch the concert and make a visit backstage. While Yasu pulls out at the last minute, Shin and Nobu finally meet the remaining members and learn ungracefully about Hachi’s night with Takumi.

Back at apartment 707, Nana is having dinner with a morose Hachi. In the middle of the night, they receive a surprise visit from Takumi, a shock to Nana who immediately flees to Yasu and then finishes the night at Ren’s. More and more sadden to “loose the people she loves to Trapnest”, she softly accepts, to her boyfriend great surprise, his proposal to come live with him.

Following the altercation at Trapnest’s staff party, Nobu finally gathers up the courage to confess his feelings to Hachi while Shin gains a new client to his night activities. That night, Yasu receives a call from Gaia Records, a major record label, who would like to meet them after listening to their demo and watching their last concert.
7 October 15, 2002[27]4-08-856413-8October 2, 2007[28]978-1-4215-1021-7
  • Chapters 21–24
  • Bonus Page
Blast is having their 3rd concert in Tokyo to a full venue and an executive from Gaia Records.

Feeling left out by her friends stuck in a meeting with the label, Hachi goes to spend the night with Takumi. To combat her own loneliness, Reira makes a call to her new found playmate.

During Blast celebration party, Hachi and Nobu confess to each other and make their relationship official with mixed reactions from their entourage. Later that night, Hachi’s breakup phone call with Takumi does not quite goes as plan and ends up in a fight. While learning more about Reira and Takumi’s bond through Yasu’s stories, 15 year old Shin is also confronted for the first time by his member about his sketchy background and his lack of caution towards his illegal activities and protecting his privacy.

Meanwhile, the Trapnest members are starting to have some serious paparazzi problems.
8 May 15, 2003[29]4-08-856464-2January 1, 2008[30]978-1-4215-1539-7
  • Chapters 25–28
  • Bonus Page
Hachi suddenly gets sick at work, to Misato’s worry, and anxiously decides to go for a check-up, only to have her fear confirmed.

Signed under Gaia for a month now, Blast works hard to make their debut happens. While the group is hopeful for their success, except for Yasu, Gaia’s executives are more sceptical due to the lack of demand for their genre and how common and outdated their style and sound are for the market.

After a couple of failed attempts to get in touch with Hachi during the summer, Takumi makes an unexpected visit to an ill Hachi. Angry, she reveals to him her recent relationship status and her latest decision. Without a word, Takumi makes a call to Nobu to sort out Hachi’s future. Next to her friend, Nana overhears everything and crumbles while realising the only option left for Hachi, Nobu and Takumi. She runs away to find confort at Yasu’s where Naoki was visiting. Now alone on his way to the 707 flat, Nobu goes to confront Hachi who remains silent and lethargic, leaving him without an answer regarding their future.

Late at night in her hotel room, Reira struggles to come up with lyrics to Ren’s new love song. Meanwhile Shin has a hard time accepting the realities that come with a pro debut, and the lack of time for passion and fun that comes with it. While they mutually help each other out, Shin seems, for the first time in their meetings, to show signs of sincerity.

Now alone again in her flat with Takumi, Hachi makes her final decision.
9 November 14, 2003[31]4-08-856506-1March 4, 2008[32]978-1-4215-1745-2
  • Chapters 29–32
  • Bonus Page
  • Bonus Story: Naoki
In the early morning, Nana goes back to apartment 707 with the intend to support Hachi no matter her choice. Much to her dismay, she is met by a mute Hachi and Takumi who stayed behind to announce his marriage to her friend, and warn her about Ren being tailed by paparazzi.

Without a word to her now former roommate, Hachi follows Takumi to her room to endure his moods and anger. Frozen at the news in the living room, Nana looses it at the sound and storms off to Ren’s place, but not before accidentally breaking the precious pair of glass she first bought with Hachi.

Trapnest start the one-week recording session of their new single where Takumi shares the news of his marriage to Hachi and her unborn child. In complete shock, Reira leaves the studio without telling anyone. Worried, Ren sends Reira’s manager Mari to her search while Takumi calmly delays the vocal session. Hidden somewhere in the streets of Tokyo, Reira tearfully calls Shin, asking for Yasu’s number who runs to her rescue at his apartment.

Back at the studio, Reira’s absence is starting to cause issues, prompting Ren to take the opportunity of reprimanding Takumi for his cold attitude towards their singer. They both receives a call from Yasu who wants a word with Takumi himself.

At Search locals, a weekly tabloid, chief editor Kudou is getting angry after the one-month stalking of Ren and Nana comes to a dead end. Determinated to provoke Blast debut and pit them against Trapnest, he changes strategy and assignes his photographer, Minoru Kurada, to the couple’s hometown to dig out more information.

With Takumi now taking the lead with their lives, Hachi comfortably settles in her new life as a housewife while isolating herself from her former friends and leaving behind the apartment 707 to Nana.
10 March 15, 2004[33]4-08-856528-2May 6, 2008[34]978-1-4215-1746-9
  • Chapters 33–36
  • Bonus Page
Thanks to a well-timed stolen picture of Ren and Nana, Search launches Blast media debut, to everyone's surprise.

Cookie Music quickly decides to relocate Trapnest two-weeks jacket shooting to London, rather than staying in Japan, to let the heat die down.

On the other hand, Gaia Records decides to capitalize on the buzz generated and finally sets a debut date for their band : October 31st, the same date as Trapnest new release.
11 August 11, 2004[35]4-08-856560-6July 1, 2008[36]978-1-4215-1747-6
  • Chapters 37–41[n 1]
  • Bonus Page
Blast's schedules gets packed as they intensely prepare for their debut and their promotional guerilla concerts. Faced with another setback to her own personal plans, Nana has her first hyperventilation crisis and gets some help from labelmate Miu Shinoda.

Ren's growing insecurities push his bad habits to resurface, which does not go unnoticed by Reira and Yasu. To appease his mind, he decides to listen to his friend and follows his heart. Reira finds confort and happiness with her daily correspondence with Shin throughout their time apart. Back in Japan, Takumi and Hachi formalize step by step their marriage and relationship.

The media and labels continue the public rivalry narrative by having Blast give their first interview with Trapnest, on live TV, to Music Studio. Cookie Music starts to worry about Blast becoming a serious competitor and begins to make some moves.
12 March 15, 2005[37]4-08-856599-1September 2, 2008[38]978-1-4215-1879-4
  • Chapters 42–45
  • Bonus Page
Gaia and Cookie Music decides to join hands to boost their respective sales. To this end, they organize together, quickly after Blast debut, Nana and Ren's press conference to announce their wedding.

Cookie Music also extends to Blast an invitation to a joint birthday party for Shin and Reira. Despite their initial reluctance, especially at the idea of meeting Takumi there, his band members quickly agree to it, convinced by Shin's happiness at having his first birthday celebration. After giving it some thoughts, Reira personally invits Hachi to her birthday party.

In the future, Hachi celebrates the annual fireworks of Tamagawa in the apartment 707 with her daughter Satsuki, Yasu, Nobu and Shin who meet up for the occasion.
13 August 12, 2005[39]4-08-856633-5November 4, 2008[40]978-1-4215-1880-0
  • Chapters 46–49
  • Bonus Page
Hachi goes with Naoki to Reira and Shin's birthday party against Takumi's wishes. With Yasu's support and after a few arguments, she gets her fiancé's authorization to stay and mingles with most of Blast members.

Tired of his anger, heartbreak and unrequited feelings, Nobu gives into the charms of the most popular guest of the night, Yuri Kousaka, and firmly decides to move on.

Takumi confirms his suspicions regarding Reira's latest situationship and brutally warns Shin of the danger he's putting her in and her career. To help his case, he convinces Hachi to talk to Shin herself.
14 December 15, 2005[41]4-08-856660-2January 6, 2009[42]978-1-4215-1972-2
  • Chapters 50–53
  • Bonus Page
With Blast new rise in popularity, their long-time fans are now coming in Tokyo to help manage the group and fan activities. Among old faces, the members recognize a familiar name, who particularly catches Nana's eye.

The punk band officially dethrones Trapnest, who enjoy a rare day off. While Takumi peacefully spends his time at home with his fiancée, Ren and Reira escape the pressure for a day and flee to their hometown.

Miu gets harassed by their management when Yuri runs away from her job again. Yasu takes this as an opportunity to spend some time with Miu while Nobu learns more about his girlfriend and how to make their relationship work.

Despite the change of narrative between the two bands, Search maintains their interest on their bond and history. After some careful work, they gift Nana with a poisonous surprise.
15 March 15, 2006[43]4-08-856676-9March 3, 2009[44]978-14215-2374-3
  • Chapters 54–57
  • Bonus Page
Late at night, Yasu and Takumi quickly exchange on the best way to deal with Search's next scoop. The drummer leaves it to Takumi and Narita to handle it. To kill the story, they secretly negotiate and offer a new one for their gossip column: Takumi's own wedding.

Thanks to their leader's protection, Ren and Reira take the time to deal with the consequences of their actions. If Reira immediately ends it with Shin to protect her group and career, Ren is confronted by Nana's fears, incompatible with Trapnest's future.

In the future, Hachi and her daughter Satsuki receive, at home, the surprise visit of her father Takumi.
16 September 12, 2006[45]4-08-856707-2May 5, 2009[46]978-1-4215-2375-0
  • Chapters 58–61
  • Bonus Page
  • Bonus Story: Nobu
Trapnest is leaving for London for a month of recording. At the same time, the Blast members are getting ready for their special concert, to celebrate Christmas Eve with a selection of fans. When Misato (real-name, Mai Tsuzuki) learns that the other Misato Uehara might be present, she asks Miu to ensure that she does not get too close to Nana, a warning that immediately tips off Yasu.

Blast starts to decline in the charts which worries their songwriter Nobu, whose work keeps getting rejected by their producers. On the other hand, Search Magazine increase their attempts to create some publicity for the group by going after Nana's birth mother.

In the future, photographer Kurada is enjoying a beer in the British bar Agorad, where a blonde singer with a lotus tattoo and an engagement ring is performing. Back in his hotel room, while looking at pictures of the singer from the bar, he assures to Kudou, on the other end of the line, that "Nana of Blast" is dead and gone.
17 March 15, 2007[47]978-4-08-856734-1July 7, 2009[48]978-1421523767
  • Chapters 62–65
  • Bonus Page
After the publication of Search's latest story on Misuzu Uehara, Nana's birth mother, everyone tries their best to protect the singer. Hachi goes to her new apartment to come live with her until Ren comes back. In the meantime, Yasu, Shion and Mai are working hard to hide from Nana her half-sister, Misato Uehara, who seems to have diseappeared with her family after the release of the article.

In the middle of the chaos, Blast release their first album, Black Spot.

In the future, with Christmas around the corner, Hachi, now Nana Ichinose, makes a visit to the apartment 707 where Shin waits for her. While looking through the mail, she's shocked to discover pictures of Nana from an anonymous source.
18 September 14, 2007[49]978-4-08-856774-7September 1, 2009[50]978-1421526706
  • Chapters 66–69
  • Bonus Page
  • Bonus Story: Takumi[n 2]
Blast is getting ready to launch their promising national tour at the Yokohama Arena. While Nana and Nobu are excited and motivated, Shin does not handle his breakup well and starts acting up, which worries and distracts Yasu. The day before their first date, Shin gets caught by the police for possession and drug use at Ryoko's, his Madam apartment.

Eagger to keep the tour going, Nana asks Ren to replace Shin as their bassist. Angry, he refuses to Nana's despair. Against all odds, Gaia stops Blast activities and offers her to debut as a soloist.

In the future, Hachi shares with Nobu and Yasu the pictures and tape of Nana she just received. While still unsure of where she could be, they share their relief at knowing their friend is still alive. On their way back home, Shin and Yasu start wondering about the anonymous source's identity and their potential motive.
19 May 15, 2008[51]978-4-08-856816-4November 3, 2009[52]978-1421526713
  • Chapters 70–73
  • Bonus Pages
On Valentine's Day, Reira caves in to her feelings for Takumi which greatly impacts her mood and concentration at work. In the meantime, Hachi tries to amend Ren and Nana's relationship with very few results.

Ren's personal struggles are becoming more and more known within his staff and co-workers who each try to help him in their own way.

Shin gets released early on good behaviour with probation. Out of guilt and shame, he locks himself in his room when his bandmates try to celebrate his return. Determinated to take his career seriously, he rejects Takumi's offer to come meet Reira to heal her heartbreak. Out of solution to preserve his singer's motivation, Trapnest's leader personally grants her her long-time wish.

In the future, Hachi discusses with Junko her desire to withdraw her divorce procedure. Back home, she gets a call from London from Takumi who informs her that he has find, with Naoki's help, the bar she send him. Before he can hang up, Hachi promptly ask for news about Ren to which Takumi swiftly assures her that he's doing fine.

Somewhere in a park, Reira is singing along a guitar accompaniment. She ends the song by praising Ren for the beautiful melody and turns to smile to a young boy with light brown hair.
20 September 12, 2008[53]978-4-08-856842-3January 5, 2010[54]978-1421530758
  • Chapters 74–77
While looking for babies name, Ren gives Hachi the idea of "Satsuki" after his own wish of naming his children after flowers, just like his own name.

After his visit, he tries to make it right by his team by asking Takumi's permission to quit Trapnest, which he categorically refuses. Full of worries for him, Reira runs away, forcing the label to halt all activities and asks their team to give some time off to their guitarist.

On the evening eve of Nana's birthday, Ren takes the road to bring back Reira to Tokyo and save Trapnest. Before leaving, despite Hachi's warnings, he promises her to follow his desires and go back to Nana for her birthday. Closely followed by a pair of paparazzi, Ren speeds up under the snow to loose their track. At the sudden mention of Blast on the radio, he crashes onto the wall of his old apartment after having an hallucination of Nana.

In the future in a Londonian flat, little Ren and Takumi are woken up by the door bell. Naoki came to announce his intention to go check if the mysterious singer from the bar really is Nana, in the hopes of reuniting the Ichinose family and end Hachi's quest for her missing friend. While Takumi dismisses his idea, he also lets his ex-bandmate know, to his surprise, that Reira has started to sing again but only to the sound of Ren's guitar.

Alone in a park, Reira tries talking to her old friend Ren, only to be met with silence.
21 March 13, 2009[55]978-4-08-856876-8July 6, 2010[56]978-1421533087
  • Chapters 78–80
  • Bonus Pages
After learning that Ren is on his way to Reira, Kudou sends Kurada on a stakeout for the guitarist, in front of his old flat.

Takumi, Hachi, Miu and the Blast members head to Ren's hometown after hearing about his accident. Yasu and Mai fly to Osaka where Nana is having a radio interview, to give her the news of Ren's death before she can hear it from the press. At the same time, Naoki goes after Reira to bring her back to the funeral hall. Filled with guilt and grief, she falls apart after hearing some harsh words from Shin.

In Osaka, Yasu manages to bring back Nana with him, to let her say her last goodbye to her fiancé. Completely lethargic, she remains numb and silent during the wake and goes to isolate herself when Kinoshita, Ren's assistant, gives her her birthday present retrieved from the car crash.

In the future, on March 4th, Yasu, Miu, Hachi and Satsuki are praying to the sea before gathering up at the Terashima's ryokan to sing a birthday song with Nobu.

Uncollected chapters

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In June 2009, Ai Yazawa announced a hiatus for health reasons, putting the series on hold. In March 2009, Shueisha published the latest tankōbon volume while its monthly magazine, Cookie, released 4 additional chapters until July 2009[57] and later announced Yazawa's hiatus in their August issue.[58] Those chapters have not been collected in a volume yet, nor officially translated and published outside of Japan for international audiences.[59]

Chapter Release date
81 April 2009
Hachi, Blast and their staff head back to their dorm in Tokyo, now surrounded by paparazzi. Takumi leaves for Akasaka for work and to give his wife some time and space to cater to Nana. During a stakeout with Miyake near Ren's burial place, Kurada confides his feelings on finding Ren's body.
82 May 2009
Three weeks after Ren's death, Nana still hasn't spoken a word since her last hyperventilation crisis and refuses to go to any places related to Ren's passing, worring her friends. Yuri grows more and more irritated at Hachi's frequent visits to Gaia's dorm. Nobu opens up for the first time about his last conversation with Ren to Hachi, which brings them to the subject of Hachi's unborn child, a first since their breakup, almost a year ago.

Back in Ren's hometown, in an hospital, Takumi is trying to encourage a bedridden Reira to eat. She receives the visit of Naoki and Yasu who are surprised to learn that she does not seem to remember Ren's death.

83 June 2009
Hachi and Nobu confort each other, which brings back old feelings, with Nana and Shin earsdropping in the room next door. Worried at the prolonged silence, Nana runs to her friend rescue and breaks her silence.

Yasu takes the opportunity to visit his mother who's being taken care of by Shion. The fanclub president informs him that she recently talked to the Uehara family who would like to meet Nana, particularly her estranged mother.

84 July 2009[60]
Nana finds some motivation to sing again, starting with a passionate karaoke session. Yasu comes home sooner than planned to talk to Nana as soon as possible, but decides to postpone when he notices her sudden distress. Hachi attempts to work on her marriage and learns more about Reira and Takumi's history from Shin.

Notes

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  1. ^ The Viz Shojo Beat English language release of volume 11 erroneously omits chapter 41 from the table of contents.
  2. ^ The Viz Shojo Beat English language release of volume 18 erroneously omits the "Takumi" short story from the table of contents.

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  • Nana at Shueisha's website (in Japanese)
  • Nana at Viz Media's website