16 parts Complete If Only I Could tells the story of Arie, a girl who arrives mid-year, quiet and unsure, still carrying the ache of the school she left behind. From whispers in hallways to cruel jokes and lonely lunches, she learns that starting over isn't easy - especially when kindness feels rare.
In the midst of laughter that isn't always kind and smiles that hide cruelty, Norelle appears - soft-spoken, observant, and just as uncertain. Though she hesitates at first, trapped by her old friends' sharp words, something in Arie's gentle persistence begins to change her.
As the days pass, friendship grows in small moments - a defended seat, a shared joke, quiet talks after class. What started as awkward glances turns into a bond that neither girl expected, one that heals the silent corners of both their hearts.
When the laughter fades and the world grows quiet, Arie finally learns that being noticed doesn't always mean being perfect - it means being seen. And for the first time, she isn't just the new girl anymore.
She's Arie, and she's finally home.