Part 1: A Blue Summer

"When do I sleep? My eyes are heavy all the time, but when I close them, they burn. So I haven't slept in a while. The cold nights are torture! My head hurts. I miss home. I miss Mom and Maki. I miss Misao!"
Park Misao meets Ibuki Kaoru as he is attempting to end his life. His struggle with life forces Misao to rethink what life means and how people live it. Her promise to him is to help him love his life. The summer in Incheon turns blue as Misao helps Ibuki to find a spark in his life. This is a story of friendship, love, healing and self-discovery. Will Misao succeed in helping Ibuki, or are there darker days ahead?

(Please be aware this book contains descriptions of suicide, self-harm and other forms of physical abuse. If any of these cause discomfort, I suggest not reading. The descriptions are not too detailed but may still create a sense of uneasiness upon reading. This book doesn't diagnose any mental illness and should not be treated as a guide to treating mental health. The story is undoubtedly fictional and should not be treated as reality.)