Trailer: A Girl's Battle with Beauty and Acceptance

Mar 12 (News On Japan) - University student Saki appears to have a peaceful life with no apparent family issues, but deep inside, she carries a sense of loneliness. One day on campus, she encounters Rena and is instantly captivated.

A desire to be as slender and beautiful as Rena and to be loved by everyone begins to consume her. However, their relationship takes a turn for the worse. Hurt by the fallout, Saki develops an eating disorder, resorting to cycles of bingeing and purging as a way to cope with the stress. Seeking treatment, she is admitted to a secluded facility in the mountains, where she joins a communal living program with other patients. Yet, what awaits her there is something far beyond her expectations...

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