Blue Spring Ride

Futaba Yoshioka thought she had finally left her middle school woes behind her. Determined to reinvent herself in high school, she embraces a new, less feminine persona to fit in with her female classmates, hoping to avoid the isolation she once endured. But just as she's settling into this new identity, a ghost from her past reappears: Kou Tanaka, her first love, who has inexplicably changed his name and his entire demeanor. Now known as Kou Mabuchi, his once gentle nature has been replaced by a cynical aloofness, leaving Futaba to grapple with the mystery of his transformation and the lingering feelings she still holds. As their paths intertwine once more, Futaba must navigate the complexities of rediscovered romance, the pains of growing up, and the delicate balance between staying true to herself and conforming to others' expectations.

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