Synopsis

Life at Shinobu’s house had become a comfortable rhythm for Alice. She was settling into high school in Japan, surrounded by the gentle kindness of Shinobu, the composed yet occasionally absentminded Aya, and the vibrant, ever-hungry Yoko. Despite her self-consciousness about her height and quiet nature, Alice had found genuine friendship, and days were filled with a quiet happiness. But lately, a subtle shift had begun. A persistent questioning of her place within the group crept into her thoug