A Certain Sweetness
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Last published Sun, Jan 17, 2021
Kira has longterm feelings for Seth, the frontman of the band she's currently managing. As a campus myth once told her: "The way to the heart is through the stomach. Bake a cake for your crush and your love will be reciprocated." However, it seems that timing is never on her side and Kira struggles to find ways to enjoy both bitter and sweet.
Sometimes, a little coffee and cake can lead to complications. For Kira, her life is riddled with them.
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