Sheer brilliance in a beautiful story.
So rarely does a shoujo manga completely defy the norm and venture into unknown territory. The main character, Sawako Kuronuma, is completely unlike any manga character I've ever seen. Looking spookily like Sadako from The Ring, Sawako is an outcast, all other members of her class shunning her out of fear. The classic 'rumours' getting out of hand, descending into such idiocy it is said if you look at Sawako for more than seven seconds something bad will happen to you within the week.
But is Sawako bitter, vengeful or twisted because of been shunned the majority of her life? Is she heck. All she wants to do is make friends with the people who've feared, constantly trying to make friends, bizarrely done so admittedly, but never the less. And because of her desperation, she's caught the eye of 'everyones' Kazehaya - the class' most popular boy.

You will devour this beautiful tale, Chizuru - Sawako's friend, is one of the most brilliant characters you will come across. You'll end up wishing you had her friends, and wishing you knew her.

Lovely tale and beautifully drawn. Believe me, you will regret it if you don't have a shot at reading this lovely story.