Roma Aizawa has always lived in the shadows-of her past, her fears, and her insecurities. A quiet girl prone to anxiety, she clings to her loyal puppy, Kiuma, and the routine of her chaotic life. But everything changes when the enigmatic and charming Miyutchi Tanaka steps into her world, pulling her into a whirlwind of emotions she isn't ready to face.
Their connection blossoms amidst stolen moments and moonlit confessions, but secrets from Roma's past threaten to tear them apart. When a mysterious transfer student, Akihiro Sato, reveals fragments of a childhood tragedy, Roma begins to unravel the threads of her identity-and her trust in Miyutchi.
Caught between love, betrayal, and a haunting truth, Roma must decide: will she let her past define her, or will she find the strength to bloom?
Beneath the Blossoms is a story of love, redemption, and self-discovery, where the lines between trust and betrayal blur, and the heart must navigate the shadows to find the light.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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