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[DeepL Translation - needs review] Akane, in her second year of high school, is an honor student trusted by everyone. However, Shoji, who sits next to her, is the only one who tells her that he hates her. Contrary to Akane, she is not fond of Shoji, who clearly expresses his feelings, but it is he who saves her. He saved Akane. "If you have something to say, you can say it. In fact, Akane had her own reasons for playing the honor student. And he, too, has a secret... When you learn Shoji's s...

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435

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4813709109

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9784813709107

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Lisaveetasays

May 2, 2026

Language Learning

Entertainment

Easy reading, but a little on the long side

Conscientious, good girl Akane hides behind her mask (literally). Free-wheeling, says-what-he-thinks Seiji can’t stand her forced smiles and polite evasiveness. Forced together by school seating arrangements, the new school term is looking particularly bleak for the painfully self-conscious Akane, but the two students gradually become closer and Seiji teaches her a different way to be in the world as well as gifting her back her younger, freer self.

The language and grammar are on the easy side. I felt the last part dragged a little and was basically unnecessary.

The accompanying audiobook is good and the female reader does a decent job of representing the various characters, including the male ones.

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February 14, 2026

Language Learning