Umi Takase was born and is still living in the Toyama Prefecture. In 2016, she won an honorable mention at the 78th Shogakukan Newcomer Comic Awards where she debuted with her stand-alone short story "Ethnic Mirror" in the special issue of Flowers.

"Takase explores gender identity, presentation, and acceptance in this gentle manga that feels comfortably grounded....Sweet and engaging." --Kirkus Reviews

"A manga about the complexities of gender, allyship, and adolescent romance....Perfect for readers who connected with Boys Run the Riot and My Love Mix-Up!." --Booklist

"This is for manga fans who love stories about ­LGBTQIA+ characters, the ups and downs of friendship, and secret crushes." --School Library Journal

Publisher: Random House Graphic

Pub date: 2025-07-01

Length: 240 pages