bunny drop, vol. 2

bunny drop, vol. 2
yumi unita
graphic novel/manga/drama
yen press
published 2007

Like a plot out of a soap opera, bachelor Daikichi Kawachi's boringly normal life got a touch of the abnormal when he learned that his late granddad left behind a love child. And further rattling the unexpected skeleton in the closet? The ungainly, unglamorous Daikichi's impulsive decision to take in little Rin! But as the impromptu dad and his charge learn to adapt to both one another and their very new living situation, Daikichi is plagued by thoughts of Rin's mother. Who is she? Why has she been quiet all this time? Hot on the trail after discovering a modem at the old man's computer-less abode, Daikichi plays detective in search for answers. But elementary school enrollment, extracurricular activities, and other parental obligations wait for no man, so when the day of confrontation with the mysterious Masato arrives, will Daikichi be prepared?!

I love Daikichi and Rin more and more with every page turn.  Rin is just so cute and even though she can be painfully shy, with Daikichi is isn't afraid to speak up and let him know what she thinks.  It's obvious that she loved Daikichi and he in turn loves her.

Daikichi is working so hard to do his best and leaving behind all the 'fun adult stuff' he used to do, making him feel like an old man.  But slowly (albeit, painfully slowly) he seems to be cultivating something with Kouki's mom!

We do get to meet Rin's mom, but even still there's something else there, a bit of a mystery left I think!

It's a great little story about being a parent and falling in love with that child whether they came from your body or not.  I love them!