Smile Down the Runway

Aspiring model Chiyuki Fujito has a dream as towering as the high fashion world she hopes to conquer: to walk the runway in Paris and become a top model, just like her mother. There's just one problem—she's too short, a fact that has closed every door in her face. But Chiyuki refuses to give up, clinging to her ambition with fierce determination, even as doubt begins to creep in. Her world takes an unexpected turn when she meets Ikuto Tsumura, a gifted fashion designer struggling to support his family. Despite their very different paths, both Chiyuki and Ikuto share an unwavering passion for the industry and a yearning to prove themselves. Together, they navigate the cutthroat world of fashion, discovering that true talent and perseverance might just be enough to defy expectations and make their impossible dreams a reality.

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