Cross (manga)

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Cross
十字クロス (Juuji Kurosu)
Genre	Horror, Romance, Supernatural
Manga
Author	Sumiko Amakawa
Publisher	Kadokawa Shoten Tokyopop
Demographic	Shōjo
Magazine	Monthly Asuka
Original run	1997 – 2000
Volumes	5

Cross or Cross Oneself (十字クロス, Juuji Kurosu^?) is a shōjo manga by Sumiko Amakawa.

[edit] Plot

Amakusa Takara is an exorcist. A woman called Shizuha is capable of producing the ancient writings of the "Scripture" on her body, therefore she is targeted by demons and cults alike. She asks Takara for assistance when her parents become part of a cult out to obtain her. Shizuha becomes attracted to the young priest and wishes to protect him in return.

[edit] Characters

Takara Amakusa: A junior at Holy Cross Academy High School. An enigmatic exorcist who produces the Holy Cross from his forehead. The hero of the story. Has strong feelings for Shizuha, but tends to surpress them as his priestly duties hardly allow for romance. He often is very rude and strict when it comes to shizuha for he knows that their love is impossible.
Matsuri Shizuha: English teacher at Holy Cross Academy High School. She is the one on whose body the Scriptura appears. The heroine of the story. Passionately in love with the younger Takara.