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After losing the chance to have a sibling due to a tragic accident involving his mother, thirteen-year-old Lucas Greyson begins visiting temples every day, praying for the family he feels is missing from his life. As the heir of the powerful Greyson family, Lucas has wealth, fame, and a loving home-but deep inside, he feels incomplete.
One rainy evening, his life changes forever when he meets a mysterious girl named Himiri Kurosawa outside a quiet temple.
Himiri is cold, emotionless, and broken.
Behind her empty eyes lies years of abuse, neglect, and trauma caused by her cruel father after the death of her mother. Forced to live in fear for years, Himiri eventually loses the ability to smile altogether.
When Lucas discovers that Himiri is about to be sold off and abused even further, he risks everything to save her. But after rescuing her, he realizes the truth:
Himiri is not just hurt.
She is shattered emotionally.
Unable to trust others, afraid of kindness, and convinced that she is worthless, Himiri struggles to accept the warmth of the Greyson family after Lucas and his parents take her in.
Despite her trauma, Lucas makes a promise:
"No matter how long it takes... I'll make you smile again."
As the two slowly grow closer as siblings, *Until You Smile Again* tells an emotional story of healing, family, trauma, love, and hope. Together, Lucas and Himiri must face painful memories, emotional scars, and the fear of being abandoned again.
But perhaps...
Even the most broken hearts can learn to smile once more.