- Director: Kiyotaka Oshiyama
- Year: 2024
Overview
Ayumu Fujino is a confident fourth-grader who draws manga for her school newspaper. She doesn't expect any competition, but she is shocked when Kyomoto, a truant student, submits a superior comic. Fujino becomes obsessed with improving her art, dedicating all her free time to practicing. When they finally meet at graduation, Kyomoto reveals she is a massive fan of Fujino's work. The two girls form a partnership, drawing manga together throughout high school. The narrative traces their shared creative output, their eventual decision to go their separate ways, and the tragic event that forces Fujino to reflect on their connection.
Takeaways
Drawing manga together helps both girls grow as artists, with Fujino's competitive drive pushing them forward and Kyomoto's talent inspiring her. Their partnership keeps them from feeling isolated as they work. Things get complicated when Kyomoto decides to go to art school, ending their joint work. A tragic loss hits Fujino hard, making her question why she even draws in the first place. She eventually realizes that making art is how she remembers her friend and copes with her grief.