That Blue Summer
青Ao-Natsu夏
Synopsis
Tokyo girl Rio, stuck in countryside, meets mysterious Ginzo with hidden past and talent.
Rio was looking forward to spending her summer vacation in Tokyo, meeting boys and going out with friends. But after a change of plans forces her to stay the (whole!!) summer with her grandmother in the countryside, she's devastated... until she meets Ginzo, a handsome, mysterious guy with incredible talent and a hidden past... (Source: Kodansha USA)
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