Keiko sets out on a life-changing adventure that challenges her comfort zone in this colorful story of self-discovery. She encounters difficulties navigating the intricacies of a foreign language and culture, which puts her will and tenacity to the test. She develops close relationships with the Koizumi brothers along the way, and their presence exposes her to a wide range of surprising emotions.
Keiko succeeds academically and professionally, but when her feelings are not reciprocated, her heart takes an unanticipated turn. This moving story examines friendship, personal development, and the complexities of love, showing that the deepest bonds can form in the most unexpected places. Keiko's tale serves as a testament to the transformational power and beauty of accepting change.
This is a work of fiction. In this work, the characters' names, locations, organizations, and events depicted are either invented by the author or utilized fictitiously. This novel was inspired by a Japanese film, Paradise Kiss, and certain events are based on the author's real-life experiences.