
Genres
Drama Focuses on realistic portrayals of human emotions and conflicts, often dealing with serious themes and interpersonal relationships.Music Centers around musical performances, the lives of musicians, or the impact of music on characters and their stories.Psychological Explores the inner workings of the human mind, focusing on characters' thoughts, emotions, and mental states, often with complex narratives.Romance Explores the development of romantic relationships between characters, often featuring emotional intimacy, courtship, and personal growth.Slice of Life Depicts the mundane aspects of everyday life, focusing on ordinary characters and their routine experiences without major plot points.Tags
Long Strip Manga originally published in a vertical, long-strip format, designed for viewing on smartphones. Also known as webtoons.Classical Music Centers on the musical style of classical, not to be applied to anime that use classical in its soundtrack.LGBTQ+ Themes Prominently features characters or themes associated with the LGBTQ+ community, such as sexuality or gender identity.Yuri Prominently features romance between two females, not inherently sexual. Also known as Girls' Love.Full Color Manga that were initially published in full color.Misterioso
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Ji-Na is the only daughter of a wealthy family, forced to play the violin despite her mediocre talent. Gyeong-Mi is a piano prodigy born to a poor chauffeur, who gave up on music due to her circumstances. When Gyeong-Mi's father becomes the driver for Ji-Na's family, the two girls meet and bond over their shared love of music.
As they navigate three years of adolescence, their connection deepens through melodies and rehearsals. Friendship slowly blossoms into something more, but their different social standings and personal struggles threaten to pull them apart. Can music bridge the gap between their worlds?
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