Summary
[Summary from Pink Rose Scans]
Harumis your typical grade 9 girl. Sure, she still sleeps with her stuffed animal that she dubbed Umetaro, and her ability to sense snow before it falls is labelled as just plain weird by her friends, but otherwise, shes your average girl just like any other.
When her mother accidentally ruins her stuffed animal though by accidentally spilling coffee all over it, it sets the ball rolling for a series of events that changes her outlook on life.
She even meets a young guy working at a local knick knacks shop who reminds her of her beloved Umetaro! As she gets to know him more, she begins to realize that there is someone out there in the world wholl accept her for who she is.
Also contains short story:
10, Even 20 Years from Now
Konashi is a hard-working swimming buff whos focused on becoming good enough to land himself a spot in the upcoming summer swim competition. One day while heading to the pool to swim as always, he spots a guy hes never seen before standing on the jumping board with his clothes and shoes still on.
As it turns out---hes Eguchi, the resident class mystery whos only ever attended one of his classes. As they get talking, Konashi realizes hes nothing like the rumours made him out to be---and so began a quirky brief friendship that leaves a strong impression on him even years after.
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