BrianMcClouskey
Naomi is entering her senior year at Shintsuyo High. She can't help but feel that her youth is slipping away, with no friends, no accomplishments, and the fear and anxiety of college. Hoping to find some companionship, she joins the Literature Club out of loneliness and desperation.
But the club's leader, Karen, is a spoiled brat!
After Naomi declines to read the book she offers, she refuses to let Naomi join. Naomi is able to force Karen's hand by involving her friend and school president, Masamune. However, Karen is upset and resentful, deciding to give Naomi the cold shoulder and refusing to interact with her. Nevertheless, day by day, Karen lets information slip, and the two begin to learn more about each other. Karen's coldness towards Naomi not only begins to soften, but she begins to develop romantic feelings for her classmate and admires her deeply, impressed by her clubmate's kind, forgiving, and gentle nature as she comforts Karen through her emotional highs and lows. However, Karen's pride and arrogance make it difficult for her to admit her feelings, both to Naomi and to herself. She knows that confessing would mean revealing her vulnerabilities, something she has never been willing to do. At the same time, Karen fears her strict, traditional parents would never accept a romance between two girls, and she worries about Naomi's reaction, unsure whether Naomi even likes girls, let alone her. Karen's journey is not easy. Juggling the weight of her family's expectations, her school responsibilities, and her part-time job as a waitress, she finds herself stretched to her limits. Yet, despite these challenges, Karen finds strength in Naomi's unwavering presence and her ability to comfort Karen during moments of self-doubt. The growing bond between them becomes undeniable. What will happen? It's a conclusion you don't want to miss!