Purchased new. The obi (paper band) has wrinkles and stains. Includes the author's signature. Without expecting or despairing, still, people can live on――. A moving, unexpected story that will stir your heart, the author's longest work yet! Natsuko, a 32-year-old aspiring manga artist, spends her second spring living with a mask. Frustrated by social inequality, pondering over someone's casual words, Natsuko draws "now" in her manga. Because by drawing, she can face the world, someone, and herself. How can "understanding each other" be so joyful――. A story for "you" who live by cherishing your "likes." 272 pages / 21cm / A5 size Shinchosha (Released 2023/06) Price: 1,980 yen