Liar × Liar
manga series
Liar × Liar (Japanese: ライアー×ライアー, Hepburn: Raiā Raiā; pronounced "Liar Liar") is a Japanese slice of life comedy manga series written and illustrated by Renjūrō Kindaichi. It's published by Kodansha, with serialization on Dessert magazine.
Plot
College student Minato Takatsuki has a strained relationship with her younger stepbrother, Tooru. One day, while dressed up in her friend's high school uniform, she encounters him. Tooru not only does not seem to recognize her, but he also immediately confesses to her. Minato believes it to be a joke at first, but she later learns that Tooru is genuine with his feelings. Every time Minato makes excuses to distance herself from him, the depth of Tooru's feelings for her alter ego sways her from revealing the truth. In addition, Minato also begins a relationship with her childhood friend, Shinji, in her personal life. Minato is forced to lead two different lives while juggling her relationships with them.
Characters
Minato Takatsuki/ Mina Noguichi/ Miki Noguichi
Voiced by: Minako Kotobuki (Drama CD)
Portrayed by: Nana Mori (Live Action Film)
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