Blue Period 5

Yatora is a high school student who excels in academics and extracurricular activities but feels empty. He discovers a love for painting and finds a unique voice through it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Yatora is a diligent student who consistently achieves high academic grades. Alongside his academic pursuits, he enjoys a vibrant social life, engaging in late-night parties, drinking, and watching soccer with his friends. He appears to have it all figured out, ticking all the boxes that define a perfect high school student. However, as time goes on, Yatora begins to feel an emptiness within him. He questions whether his life truly reflects his true self or if he is simply following a societal mold.

One day, while wandering into the art room, Yatora's eyes are drawn to a solitary painting. It captivates him, revealing a beauty he had never experienced before. This newfound appreciation for art ignites a spark within him, and he begins to explore his artistic talents.

Through his art, Yatora discovers a unique voice that he had never known before. He expresses himself in colors and shapes, creating pieces that reflect his emotions and thoughts in a way that words cannot. He finds solace in his art, and it becomes a source of self-discovery and fulfillment.

Yatora's journey teaches him that success and happiness are not solely defined by academic achievement or social status. It is about finding passions and pursuing them wholeheartedly, allowing oneself to express who truly is. Through his art, Yatora discovers a part of himself that he never knew existed, and he emerges from his journey with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper understanding of his own identity.

Weight: 249g
Dimension: 208 x 147 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646511273