Mourning doves

♡ . Mourning Dove is a heartwarming high school novella that follows Rei Shirotori, an ambitious and fiercely competitive student, and her academic rival, Asahi Kazehaya, the boy who seems to effortlessly outshine her at every turn. ᛝ Rei prides herself on her determination and focus-until Asahi's sunny personality and infuriating charm begin to unravel her carefully built walls.

She's determined to keep her distance, but Asahi has a way of getting under her skin, challenging her in ways she never expected. ◞

As rivalry turns into something more, Rei must confront the feelings she's buried beneath years of pride and insecurity. Is it possible that the one person she's always tried to outdo could be the one who understands her best? ⋆⁺₊✧