Series: Akachan to Boku
Artist: Ragawa Marimo
Publication: Hana to Yume Issue #1 (01/1995)
Details: Hana to Yume Super Visual Calendar (Jan-Feb)
Source: Scanned from my personal collection
Licensed by Viz Media, though I think some volumes are hard to get physically?
Young Takuya has it tough. After his mother passed away it has been his job to take care of his baby brother Minoru while their father, Harumi, works the long hours of the Japanese "salaryman." Takuya must sacrifice the playtime usually associated with childhood for the responsibilities of an adult. Cooking, cleaning, sewing and scolding are all now an integral part of the young boy's life. "All work and no play" has Takuya incredibly frustrated and resentful of his little brother. Will Takuya find it in his heart to love the brother who is causing him so much grief?!
Baby and Me received the 40th Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo in 1995
I had my first Heartland fitting of the season yesterday and they had so many cute pieces from Baby and Me that I had to go check them out. Wearing this dress is the first time I have felt “cute” in months. Thanks ladies for being so sweet and helpful. Photo and video by: Michelle Morgan
Today’s disabled character of the day is Minoru Enoki from Baby and Me, who has an unspecified trauma disorder
Requested by Anon
[Image Description: Drawing of a baby boy with short brown hair and brown eyes. He is wearing a green T-shirt with two pockets on each side. The pockets get orange flowers on them. He is also wearing orange pants.]
My father was martyred by Israel on 10 October 2023 after sacrificing his care in hospital so the injured children could take priority. Today would have been his 60th birthday. He was always selfless, kind, and giving for others. My father gave up everything for me to be able to have a better life, because that is what he always dreamed for me and my sister. The world suffered a great loss when he died, and my heart is always with him and every Palestinian who has lost someone.
In his honour and memory, I would love for anyone who is able to do so to consider donating to The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
The PCRF is an amazing organisation that does so much for those in Gaza right now, including helping provide food, water and medicine. You can donate any amount you are able to- there is no minimum! My father would have given his very last cent if he saw the way Palestine was continuing to suffer after over 100 days with this limited aid, so I know celebrating him by helping others is the least he would have wanted.
I saw @parrot-parent do a very successful donation match and I thought it was such a good idea so I will also match all donations up to $500! If you feel comfortable sending me proof of the amount of your donation, I will match it as a donation at the end of February. (My messages are set to mutuals only, but if you donate and we aren’t mutuals if you send an ask with the proof I will make sure to answer it privately.)