For Ai Yasumi, manga has never been a simple pastime, but a salvation. Growing up on a remote island in the Izu archipelago, her overflowing imagination found expression thanks to an unfinished work that changed her life. When she discovers that the mysterious author of that comic will make a rare appearance at a Tokyo art fair, Ai sets out headlong to meet her. The surprise is a gut punch: her favorite artist is none other than her new high school teacher, a cynical woman, disillusioned and worn out by the beatings of the publishing industry, who now despises manga and simply wants to be left alone. This generational clash gives rise to a brutal challenge: to prove that her passion is worth something and force her teacher to mentor her for the manga club, Ai must roll up her sleeves and start drawing from scratch. Without sugarcoating the pill, the story shows the harshest side of artistic creation—made of blank sheets, rejected plates, stern editors, and shattered dreams—contrast with the sacred fire of those who have something to say at all costs. If you're looking for an authentic, passionate, and dramatically real coming-of-age story about the price paid for making art, this is an absolute must-see.