"Kira was a lonesome waif who cared more about her art then anything else. Rei was an arrogant, rebellious, and violent playboy who wore his delinquency like a badge. When these two opposites found each other, they attracted some unwanted attention from resentful hearts. Harumi, the leader of the "bad girls" in class, not only had her eye on Rei, but she has a jealous streak that just won't let up. Why does falling in love always have to be a trial by fire?"
MARS
Um, ha. that was the summary given in my smile manga, from October 2001, when it first started. I think it is a fairly good one, but just a warning, the entire series is fifteen volumes long, and only the first four (which i have) have been translated and distibuted as of yet. It has beautiful art, and the storyline is very well done. I love it so very much!
Vol.1: Kira and Rei meet up in the park near Kira's home, when Rei asks her for directions. It is not until they meet again in school that they realize that they even go to the same school. They talk a few times, and he offers to protect her after an incident in the art room. She then asks him to model for her.
Vol.2: soon to come (I'm too lazy to do it all in one shot)