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In the hope of someday becoming as spectacular as the famous controversial idol in Photography, Hana sets out to find inspiration with the help of her doting Professor. She meets Althea - a painter - who took interest in her after getting caught in stalking for photos. The pair made a deal to help one another to become better artists and in their quest, they found more than what they were looking for.
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