Nikki, Miso, and Bees take a look at what shoujo manga can teach us. From practical skills, like cooking, to good mental health practices, like recognizing a toxic relationship, they cover it all. And of course, we have to point out manga that have no business teaching anyone anything. Bonus: Nikki shares a wholesome story about a cardboard man and we learn a new vocab word- "queer baiting."
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