Murata, Mayu

"Uka Ishimori has one dream in life: to have fun in high school! As a self-avowed dense, stone-faced introvert who spent all of middle school hardening her heart against a daily barrage o bullying, breaking out of her shell is easier said than done. Luckily, she's not alone--Kai Miura, a classmate whose blond hair reminds her of the lemon soda he enjoys, has her back. Step by step, she endeavors to cast off the shadows of her past and reinvigorate her life!"--Back cover.

"It's summer vacation, and Uka's social circle is dazzling! Hanging out at the beach, texting, going to karaoke...Uka has never had so many opportunities to experience fun with friends. But the start of her second term at Hachimitsu may signal storm clouds on the horizon, as her overprotective father doesn't take so kindly to her new lifestyle. Will the friendships Uka has always dreamed of be ripped away as quickly as they came together?"--Back cover.