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Throughout her entire primary and middle school education, Sakurako Kagawa struggled to form a single meaningful friendship. Despite her best efforts to connect with her peers, she remained isolated, unable to bridge the gap between herself and the other students. The root of her social difficulties lies in her deeply unconventional artistic tendencies. Whenever she puts pencil to paper, Sakurako instinctively produces bizarre and eccentric drawings that leave those around her bewildered, inadvertently pushing potential friends away rather than drawing them closer. Now entering high school, Sakurako finds herself in a fresh environment where her unique talents might finally be understood rather than shunned. With the high school art room serving as the central stage for her new beginning, she is given the opportunity to explore her passion for drawing without the immediate judgment of her past. It is within this creative sanctuary that her story truly unfolds, setting the scene for unexpected connections and personal growth. This newly serialized manga delivers a pure, bright, and heartwarming romantic narrative centered on self-expression and acceptance. As Sakurako navigates her artistic journey and the unfamiliar territory of human connection, readers are invited into a genuinely touching story designed to make hearts race.