銀の匙 Silver Spoon [Gin no Saji Silver Spoon] Series by Hiromu Arakawa

Time for a change of pace.Yuugo Hachiken flees the hustle and bustle of city life to enroll at Oezo Agricultural High School. At first he's just trying to outrun his problems, but instead he finds a place for himself in this quaint rural community. Between the classrooms and cowpatties, the boy becomes a man.

The discovery of a brick oven on campus prompts the only logical response from the students of Ooezo Agricultural High School: a pizza party!!! City-boy Hachiken has been nominated to oversee the process, but he quickly discovers how much work is involved in securing each and every ingredient that goes into making the perfect pizza. United by a common hunger, students from every discipline contribute the necessary flour, cheese, meat, and other toppings... moreThe discovery of a brick oven on campus prompts the only logical response from the students of Ooezo Agricultural High School: a pizza party!!! City-boy Hachiken has been nominated to oversee the process, but he quickly discovers how much work is involved in securing each and every ingredient that goes into making the perfect pizza. United by a common hunger, students from every discipline contribute the necessary flour, cheese, meat, and other toppings. Everyone is waiting expectantly-but can Hachiken deliver?! less

A few weeks into his summer job at Mikage Ranch, Hachiken has proven himself a hard worker, even under the skeptical gaze of Aki's father. His first term at Ezo AG has given him a great deal to think about-the future, the fate of Pork Bowl-but open pastures and fresh air provide a very different backdrop to his worries than his previous life in the city. Still, when he chose not to go home for summer break, Hachiken hardly expected home to come to him!

By purchasing Pork Bowl, Hachiken takes a step forward in reconciling a farmer's care and concern for livestock that will ultimately be eaten. But Pork Bowl has yielded a whole lot more than a pork bowl's worth-or even a dozen pork bowls' worth!-of meat, and all of Ezo Ag is more than happy to help with the surplus! Hachiken may raise a lot of tough questions, but he sure knows how to make a mean batch of bacon...

The second Ezo Ag cleanup of the year yields a surprise even greater than the first! Once again, Hachiken makes the find that has the whole school talking-and fawning-when he uncovers an abandoned puppy in a rubbish pile. After a bath and blow-dry, the pup takes up residence in the stables as the unofficial mascot of the Equestrian Club. But with all the attention, the new "Vice Prez" threatens to usurp the authority of his master! And no one hates losing more than Hachiken!!

Amid the whirlwind of festival preparations, the newest members of the Equestrian Club face their first riding competition. Having always been laser focused on his studies, Hachiken has never been tested in a sporting event before. The dedication that marked his academic career has helped Hachiken survive the trials of agricultural school, but the pressure to come out on top nearly crushed him once already. Can Hachiken claim victory on the racecourse—and over himself?Chapters 45-53

Thanks to Hachiken's meticulous notes, Ezo Ag Fest has gone off without a hitch, even if Hachiken himself didn't get to enjoy any of it... moreThanks to Hachiken's meticulous notes, Ezo Ag Fest has gone off without a hitch, even if Hachiken himself didn't get to enjoy any of it. No one even saved him a slice of oven-baked pizza!! His parents' visit to the hospital has left Hachiken doubting himself and his choice to attend Ezo Ag once again, but hearing stories of how the festival visitors left with newfound appreciation for horses and the farming community reminds Hachiken why Ezo Ag- and so many of the people there-have become so dear to him... less

If there's one thing the farm school has taught Hachiken it's that food production is a laborious process. So when Nakajima-sensei taps the Equestrian Club to help rebuild his precious cheese stores, he is hardly surprised by how many careful steps go into making the perfect wheel of cheese. One small fluctuation can spoil the whole endeavor; the same is true throughout the farming world... moreIf there's one thing the farm school has taught Hachiken it's that food production is a laborious process. So when Nakajima-sensei taps the Equestrian Club to help rebuild his precious cheese stores, he is hardly surprised by how many careful steps go into making the perfect wheel of cheese. One small fluctuation can spoil the whole endeavor; the same is true throughout the farming world. And when Komaba Ranch finds itself in financial trouble, Hachiken realizes his friends will inherit the uncertainties of the harvest along with their family farms-if they don't go out of business before then...Chapters 62-70 less

With no goals of his own, Hachiken is devoted to helping his friends—especially Mikage—achieve theirs. To prepare her for the college entrance exams as promised, Hachiken swallows his pride and calls in a ringer: Tokyo U dropout and academic genius Shingo Hachiken. But collecting his brother's old notes means returning home for the first time since he started high school...Has everything he's learned at Ezo Ag readied him enough to face his past...?Chapters 71-79

Hachiken chooses not to return home for January, which means living alone in the dorms for the first time! A Japanese proverb says, "A whole year's plans should be made on New Year's," but what will Hachiken decide when he's not sure of his own value?

As their second year looms large, the first-years of Ezo Ag are taking a serious look at their future plans. A casual remark about starting a business gives Hachiken a spark of inspiration... moreAs their second year looms large, the first-years of Ezo Ag are taking a serious look at their future plans. A casual remark about starting a business gives Hachiken a spark of inspiration. He’s already passionate about helping his friends achieve their goals: Could that become his goal? With only a half-formed not-quite-an-idea, Hachiken sets off to create a business plan that will meet not just his father’s strict standards for approval, but also those of his equally fearsome consultant—Tamako!! less

Funding continues to be a major obstacle as Hachiken tries to get his business up and running. Ookawa—still unemployed—has pinned all his hopes on Hachiken’s new venture, so when proposal after proposal comes back rejected, he suggests a new source of funding: good, honest hard work. Picking up whatever part-time jobs he can, Hachiken pours every ounce of energy into realizing his goal. The year seems to fly by, but when spring comes again, will his efforts finally blossom into reality?

As Silver Spoon prepares for its official launch, Hachiken has decided to pay homage to the event that first sparked his passion for bringing people together and showcasing their individual efforts-by throw-ing a massive pizza party! Unlike that memorable first-year food fest, however, the tasters' reactions will be crucial to creating the most delectable German-style pizza-and setting Silver Spoon on the path to success!Chapters 106-113

November 30 looms large on the horizon-a day that will determine the path of Hachiken's and Mikage's futures! With their pasture-raised pork and meticulously selected ingredients, Silver Spoon is ready for their public pizza debut! Creating a good first impression is critical to securing new customers, not to mention certain investors! Meanwhile, Mikage's preparations (and nerves!) are tested to their limits as she sits for the college entrance exam... moreNovember 30 looms large on the horizon-a day that will determine the path of Hachiken's and Mikage's futures! With their pasture-raised pork and meticulously selected ingredients, Silver Spoon is ready for their public pizza debut! Creating a good first impression is critical to securing new customers, not to mention certain investors! Meanwhile, Mikage's preparations (and nerves!) are tested to their limits as she sits for the college entrance exam. If only all the questions could be about horses!!Chapters 114-122 less

L'histoire de Silver Spoon vous fera découvrir la vie au sein d'un lycée agricole à travers ses personnages attachants et une narration sans faille !Le temps passe et la dernière année de lycée touche à sa fin. Avec le soutien sans faille de Yûgo, Aki a réussi à passer l'examen d'entrée à l'université, faisant un pas décisif vers la réalisation de son rêve... moreL'histoire de Silver Spoon vous fera découvrir la vie au sein d'un lycée agricole à travers ses personnages attachants et une narration sans faille !Le temps passe et la dernière année de lycée touche à sa fin. Avec le soutien sans faille de Yûgo, Aki a réussi à passer l'examen d'entrée à l'université, faisant un pas décisif vers la réalisation de son rêve. Alors qu'elle espérait passer un peu de temps avec Yûgo, ce dernier se retrouve à passer lui aussi l'examen national d'entrée universitaire ! Réussira-t-il à surmonter sa crainte de l'échec et le jugement de son père ? Pendant ce temps, Ichirô s'envole vers de nouveaux horizons...- Sélectionné aux Japan Expo Awards 2017 (catégorie Daruma d'Or)- Prix DLire /Canal BD du Manga – 2013- Prix Millepages BD/Jeunesse – 2013- Grand Prix du contenu gastronomique et culturel du Japon (créé par le ministère de l'Agriculture, des forêts et de la pêche dont la première a eu lieu en décembre 2013) – 2013- Shôgakukan Manga Award (catégorie shônen) – 2012- Taishô Manga Awards – 2012 less