Honey Lemon Soda

During middle school, Uka Ishimori was burdened with the cruel nickname "Stone," a reflection of her isolated existence. Determined to reinvent herself, she enrolls in Hachimitsu High School, an institution celebrated for its culture of student freedom and self-expression. Her decision to attend this particular school was not random; it was inspired by a single, pivotal word spoken to her during a brief encounter in middle school by Kai Miura, a boy who now sits at the desk right beside her. With his striking lemon-colored hair and effortlessly cool demeanor, Kai is widely popular among their peers, making him feel like a distant figure to the timid Uka. Despite the social divide between them, Kai unexpectedly begins looking out for her. His gentle encouragement helps Uka slowly integrate with her classmates, allowing her to shed the painful identity she carried for years. As Kai continues to guide her, Uka's world transforms in ways she never imagined possible. No longer standing on the sidelines, she finds herself stepping into the warmth of a new life, realizing that she now stands at the very center of an endlessly spreading light.