Bookworm Takao falls in love with Nanako, but cannot express his feelings through words. Yet there is one person who knows his true nature - and this girl will do anything to nurture what this young Baudelaire hides. Flowers of Evil is a top-ten manga in Japan today. Following the story of a lonely teen struggling to find his identity who cannot find the right words to say, this sends a powerful message to readers about the nature of true love and real friendship.