Synopsis: Life

Ayumu's greatest aspiration is to attend the same prestigious high school as her best friend. However, her dreams are shattered when only Ayumu is accepted, and their friendship succumbs to the strain – sending Ayumu into a downward spiral of depression. To cope with her pain, she resorts to self-harm, but eventually realizes that her scars may hinder her social life in high school. Can Ayumu rely on her seemingly perfect new friend, Manami? Or will her lack of empathy cause her to be rejected once again? Is there anyone who will love Ayumu unconditionally? Keiko Suenobu's poignant tale of coming-of-age won the Kodansha Manga Award in the shoujo category in 2006.