is a Japanese manga artist residing in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan. She received the 2008 Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo manga for Boku no Hatsukoi o Kimi ni Sasagu. Kotomi took her 2013 Manga, "The Liar and His Lover" and remade a new version that was released in 2017. Her story The Liar and His Lover was also adapted into both a 2013 Japanese film, Kanojo wa uso o aishisugiteiru. and a 2017 South Korean TV Series: Geunyeoneun Geojitmaleul Neomoo Saranghae.
Works
Asa mo, Hiru mo, Yoru mo (Morning, Noon and Night) Ashita, Anata ga Mezame tara Boku no Hatsukoi o Kimi ni Sasagu Boku wa Imōto ni Koi o Suru Ijiwaru Shinaide! Taiyou ga Ippai Aishikata mo Wakarazuni Jesus! Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru Kare wa Ike mo Shinai Kōshien wo Mezasu Koisuru Heart ga No to Iu Love and Tears Motto Ikitai..