Something's Wrong With Us 17

Nao, a talented Japanese sweets maker, is offered a job at a world-class confectionary company. However, she discovers that the owner is her childhood friend, Tsubaki, who framed her mother for murder 15 years ago. Nao is determined to uncover the truth and falls deeper for Tsubaki's allure, despite the danger she faces.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Nao, following in her mother's footsteps, became a skilled Japanese sweets maker. At the young age of 21, she was on the brink of making a significant impact in the industry. Her exceptional artistry and vibrant personality caught the attention of a renowned confectionary company, offering her a job at their esteemed establishment. However, her journey took an unexpected turn when she encountered the young and charismatic owner, Tsubaki.

As Nao delved deeper into her work, she couldn't help but notice Tsubaki's cold stare, which seemed to pierce through her very soul. It was a stare that she recognized all too well, for it belonged to her childhood friend and first crush, the same boy who had stood over his father's bloodied body 15 years ago, and framed Nao's mother for the murder.

Despite the gravity of the situation, Nao was determined to uncover the truth and confirm her suspicions. She knew that Tsubaki had no clue who she was, and so she seized the opportunity to get close to him, hoping that he would reveal the truth about that fateful night. However, as she spent more time with Tsubaki, she found herself falling deeper and deeper under his allure.

Tsubaki was a mysterious man, with a past that was shrouded in secrecy. He was charismatic, charming, and enigmatic, and he had a way of making Nao feel like she was the only person in the world who mattered. He was also a skilled confectioner, with a passion for creating the most exquisite sweets that had ever been tasted.

As Nao continued to work closely with Tsubaki, she found herself drawn to him in ways that she couldn't explain. She couldn't help but admire his talent, his intelligence, and his sense of style. And as she spent more time with him, she began to see the deeper layers of his personality, the pain and the suffering that had shaped him into the man he was today.

Despite the growing feelings that she had for Tsubaki, Nao knew that she couldn't let her emotions get in the way of the truth. She was determined to find out what had happened that night 15 years ago, and to clear her mother's name. She knew that Tsubaki had something to do with it, but she wasn't sure how to confront him without risking her own safety.

As Nao continued to investigate, she discovered that Tsubaki had a complicated history with her mother. He had been in love with her mother, but his father had disapproved of their relationship. When Nao's mother was murdered, Tsubaki had been the prime suspect. However, he had managed to escape the blame and had gone into hiding.

Nao was devastated by the news, but she was determined to find the truth. She knew that Tsubaki had been hiding something, and she was determined to uncover it. She began to dig deeper, using her skills as a sweets maker to gather evidence against Tsubaki.

As she worked tirelessly to gather evidence, Nao began to realize that Tsubaki was not the villain that she had once believed him to be. He was a man who had been driven by his love for her mother, and who had been willing to do anything to protect her. He had been framed for the murder, and he had been living in exile for years, trying to clear his name.

Nao was torn between her feelings for Tsubaki and her desire to bring him to justice. She knew that she couldn't let her emotions cloud her judgment, and so she continued to gather evidence, using her skills as a sweets maker to create a trap for Tsubaki.

Finally, after months of tireless work, Nao had enough evidence to bring Tsubaki to justice. She confronted him, and he confessed to the murder. He had been driven by his love for her mother, and he had been willing to do anything to protect her.

Nao was relieved that the truth was out, but she was also heartbroken. She had lost her childhood friend and first crush, and she had learned that the man she had fallen in love with was not the villain that she had once believed him to be.

In the end, Nao was able to clear her mother's name, and she was able to find closure in the case. She had learned that love and loyalty could be powerful forces, and that sometimes, the truth was not as simple as it seemed.

As Nao walked away from the case, she knew that she had grown up and that she was stronger than she had ever been before. She had faced her fears, and she had emerged victorious. And she knew that she would never forget the lessons that she had learned from her experience with Tsubaki.

In the end, Nao's journey had been a complicated one, filled with love, loss, and redemption. She had learned that sometimes, the most unexpected twists and turns could lead to the greatest discoveries, and that the truth was not always as black and white as it seemed.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 207 x 147 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646517978