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> From: Dragon Flare <dragon_flare@yahoo.com>
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> Does anybody know's a little more about Akane's mother, her name, her
> backgroud, etc.
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Unfortunately, in the manga, there is only one place where
Akane's mother even appears, and that is a flashback
(This is the beginning of the Nodoka storyline, tankobon
vol.22); Her name or background were never mentioned.