In-Store Date: 12/8/2026

GROWING UP MEANS NEW CHANCES—AND NEW COMPLICATIONSEven though they’ve reconnected as adults, Sang Zhi is determined to act normal around her longtime crush, Duan Jiaxu. When he suddenly begins to chase her, she can hardly believe it—and she keeps her distance, convinced it’s too good to be true.Meanwhile, a shadow from Duan Jiaxu’s past starts interfering in his life again. The trouble reaches Sang Zhi as well, forcing her to confront the parts of his world he’s always tried to shield her from. But as she learns more about his family and the insecurities he hides behind his easy smile, her feelings only grow stronger.When an upsetting encounter pushes them closer, they seem ready to close the gap. But are they truly prepared for what comes next?

• Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
• Writer: Zhu Yi
• Pages: 268
• Format: Trade Paperback