Series by すえのぶけいこ

A plain girl spends her time sketching manga in the corner of her classroom. She dreams of becoming Japan's top shojo manga artist. A chance encounter pushes her to chase that goal in earnest. Armed with passion and raw talent, she steps into a glamorous but harsh professional world. Her youth becomes tied to rivalry, effort, and the fight to turn drawing into a real career.

Tsukishima Asumi, a housewife and mother, moves into a luxurious new tower apartment with her husband and daughter An, hoping for a fresh start. Through An, she befriends four other moms, but tensions rise when she reconnects with Komiko, a manipulative figure from her past who now lives in the same building. As Asumi navigates the complex web of mom friendships and Komiko’s schemes, this intense story explores rivalry, betrayal, and the dark side of social dynamics in a high-stakes urban setting.