Zettai Kareshi.
Absolute Boyfriend
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Synonyms: I Won't Let You Become a Star!, Ohoshisama ni wa Sasemasen!, Aromatic Boy, Shounen Aromatic
Japanese: 絶対彼氏。
English: Absolute Boyfriend
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 6
Chapters: 35
Status: Finished
Published: May 20, 2003 to Oct 5, 2004
Genres: Comedy Comedy, Drama Drama, Romance Romance, Sci-Fi Sci-Fi
Theme: School School
Demographic: Shoujo Shoujo
Serialization: Sho-Comi
Authors: Watase, Yuu (Story & Art)

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Ranked: #18622
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Popularity: #480
Members: 38,272
Favorites: 1,492

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