All Ayumu dreams of is making it into the same high school as her best friend. But when she gets in and her friend doesn't, their friendship crumbles-sending Ayumu spiraling into depression. She finds relief in cutting herself, but realizes soon that her scars may interfere with her budding high school life. Can she trust her new friend, Manami, who seems too good to be true? Or will Ayumu's apparent lack of compassion and understanding get her tossed aside like she was before? And is there anyone else out there who could possibly love her for who she is? A melancholy coming-of-age story by Keiko Suenobu!Warning: This volume contains depictions of self harm and suicidal ideation/attempts. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings, you are not alone, and there is help. In the United States, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or go to 988lifeline.org. Otherwise, visit findahelpline.com to find support.
After the incident at Katsumi’s home had been resolved, the three were each brought to different hospitals for emergency treatment. Although none of them were in any mortal danger, Manami’s attacks on her ex-boyfriend and Ayumu became known to the public, which led to their families learning about what had been going on behind the scenes. At the same time, the school and its teachers realize that they must take responsibility for neglecting the bullying until it ran out of control. As the world around Ayumu moves toward a brighter future, she is certain she’ll get to spend the rest of her student days with Miki by her side. However, that hope is crushed when Miki confronts Ayumu about a decision she was forced to make…