The three sisters of the Ayase family (綾瀬) who live next door:.Yotsuba Koiwai - a quirky, energetic girl.We’re discussing: grammar, vocabulary usage and its context, reading comprehension, interesting plot / character development, etc. When posting a question, please mention page / paragraph / speech balloon as appropriate for your version (physical / digital)ĭon’t be afraid of asking questions - all of us are here to learn Please check before posting a new question that it hasn’t already been answered: you can use the forum search in the top-right to search by page number You can also check out the Beginner Book Club to see what we’re reading now! Discussion Guide If you want more, check out the Yotsuba&! Reading Club which is continuing with further volumes of the series. We’ve finished reading this volume, but you’re very welcome to continue using this thread as a resource, and also to ask new questions - please just search the thread before posting to check your question hasn’t already been answered
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