Citrus

Yuzu Aihara’s first summer as a high school freshman takes an unexpected turn when her mother remarries, prompting Yuzu to transfer schools. Stylish and outgoing, she treats the disruption as a fresh chance to make friends, fall in love, and finally experience a first kiss. That optimism quickly clashes with the rigid atmosphere of her new ultra-strict all-girls academy, where her flashy look stands out immediately—especially to Mei Aihara, the striking, intimidating student council president who confronts Yuzu and even searches her in an attempt to confiscate her cellphone.

After an exhausting first day, Yuzu returns home to an even bigger surprise: Mei is her new stepsister. Yuzu tries to bridge the distance between them, but Mei’s cold demeanor pushes Yuzu into provoking her—only for Mei to suddenly pin her down and kiss her, leaving Yuzu shaken and confused. As Mei withdraws without explanation, Yuzu is left to grapple with what that kiss meant, and with the pain she glimpses behind Mei’s guarded expression.