In Volume 1, we met Akira, a high school student who tended to avoid other people and Pure the transfer student who calmly informs Akira that in 7 years, they will be lovers. In Volume 2, we watch Akira warm up to the other girl. The book ends as Pure confesses her feeling (once again) […]
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