This story revolves around 18 year old Miyashita Yukino and her life as a former idol.
As a child, Yukino had always been fascinated with TV. And before she knew it, she wanted to be one of those idols behind the screen. At 15, she entered the entertainment industry and debuted as a member of the four-person group "She'sN". However the group wasn't very successful and they broke up shortly afterwards. Returning home in disgrace, Yukino was welcomed with people’s curious looks and hurtful words.
Wanting to find herself, regain her pride, and perhaps experience love, Yukino decides to move back to Tokyo. There she meets a certain woman, former composer Iwai Setsuko. Together they embark on a very interesting and mysterious relationship.
Octave has finished publishing and it has 36 Chapters. It is also Known as: オクターヴ, Octave
Genres: Slice of Life , Drama
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Watashi no Sekai wo Kousei suru Chiri no You na Nani ka. has finished publishing and it has 14 Chapters. It is also Known as: 私の世界を構成する塵のような何か。, The Feelings We All Must Endure, All we need is love, Watashi no Sekai wo Kousei suru Gomi no You na Nani ka.
8. Prunus Girl
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7. Free Soul
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Free Soul has finished publishing and it has 13 Chapters. It is also Known as: free soul, Free Soul
6. Omoi no Kakera
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