Summer Lost [Japanese]

By: Murakami, Shiiko

In this coming-of-age story, fifth-graders Junsei and Mikoto, who live with their single mothers, navigate personal struggles and unspoken desires. Junsei longs to meet his absent father but keeps it hidden, while Mikoto feels insecure about caring for her ill mother. Their friendship deepens as they confront these emotional burdens, with their feelings blossoming amidst the vibrant summer backdrop.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Japanese
• ISBN: 4577054752
• ISBN13: 9784577054758
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Froebel-Kan