Bitter Virgin

Bitter Virgin is a four-issue manga series published by Ki-oon in 2009–2010, written and illustrated by Kei Kusunoki. The story follows a high school boy who discovers a dark secret about a quiet, aloof female classmate, leading him to protect her from further trauma. Kusunoki’s sensitive handling of heavy themes—abuse, guilt, and the struggle for trust—gives this compact series a lasting emotional weight. It stands out as a concise, mature drama that prioritizes character depth over melodrama.