In the idyllic town of Heguri, where cherry blossoms paint the skies every spring, two girls navigate their high school days sharing a bond as beautiful and delicate as the petals that float through the air.
As a simple infatuation starts blooming complex feelings and distance, can the wave find its way back to the pearl?
In the bustling backdrop of their school life, Nami Kurokawa finds herself irresistibly drawn to her roommate and best friend, Shinju Tanaka. Soon, Nami's admiration for Shinju blossoms, evident in her emulation of Shinju's style and preferences. Through their shared experiences and subtle gestures of affection, Nami discovers a profound connection with Shinju, one that transcends mere friendship, echoing the timeless beauty of a pearl in the presence of Aphrodite, the ocean herself.
As Dallas and Drayton navigate life in the spotlight, Spencer is navigating intense feelings for Nathan - her best friend's brother.
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Dallas and Drayton are planning their wedding, talking babies and learning how to navigate life in LA now that Drayton is a hotshot football player in the big leagues. Meanwhile, Spencer and Nathan are back at home in Colorado, coming to terms with their feelings for one another and learning how to co-parent with Grayson, the father of Spencer's daughter. Will the realities of adult life strengthen them - or will their relationships break?
[Sequel to The QB Bad Boy and Me]
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