I just completed volume 1 of "Translucent", a manga by Kazuhiro Okamoto. I picked this up randomly from my local library and I was thoroughly surprised by how enjoyable it was to read.
The main character is Shizuka who has this mysterious condition called "Translucent Syndrome" which means that parts of her body turn either translucent or transparent. It's a weird problem that seems to be accepted in society, though she is still treated slightly differently from the rest. She gets to meet an eccentric boy named Mamoru Tadami, who loves models and drawing. This guy has a strange interest in her, and that causes changes in both their lives.
Anyways, no more description just go out and find it somewhere. The art may be a bit strange to begin with, but it has its charms and improves as it goes along. Too bad volume 4 and 5 hasn't seen the light of day in English yet.
Although one thing to add is that I like the "Perfect" girl who ends up being the student council president, Okouchi-san. Her personality and relationship with Shizuka and Mamoru are pretty well done.
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