Vermilion Stella: Illustrated Memoir of Arisa Date - Volume 1

Arisa Date steps into a national spotlight as a professional mahjong player with a reputation already decided for her. She is seen as a face chosen for attention, someone placed there to be watched rather than believed. Every appearance is public. Every mistake travels farther than the work behind it. Illustrated by Ayato Sasakura, Vermilion Stella is a memoir about the private cost of being judged in public. It follows the strain of continuing when doubt surrounds you, the isolation of working while your failures are expected, and the quiet discipline required to return again and again while the world waits for confirmation that you do not belong. There is no sudden turning point, no speech or reinvention that changes everything at once. Instead, the story unfolds through time, as small results accumulate and perception begins to shift almost imperceptibly. At its heart, this is a story about living inside someone else’s version of you and the long, patient work of becoming visible as you actually are. Note: Physical Edition only available in the U.S. Product details Publisher: ‎ Mahjong Pros Publication date (Ebook): ‎ June 30, 2026 Publication date (Physical): July 28, 2026 Language: ‎ English Print length: ‎ 200 pages ISBN-13 (Ebook)‏: ‎ ISBN-13 (Print)‏: ‎ 9781969071072 Item Weight: ‎ 8 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.77 x 0.59 x 8.18 inches Original Title: 朱色のステラ - Akaneiro No Stella, Vol. 1