Zaregoto
戯言シリーズ
Synopsis
Former prodigy joins secluded island retreat for gifted young women, uncovering hidden tensions beneath academic paradise.
A former prodigy from an exclusive Houston program for gifted teens finds herself invited to a secluded private island retreat. The island's enigmatic host, a brilliant woman who has chosen to isolate herself from the world, has created an extraordinary sanctuary where exceptional young minds—particularly young women with remarkable talents—can explore their intellectual passions in an idyllic setting. As the newcomer settles into this unique environment of genius and privilege, she begins to uncover that beneath the surface of this academic paradise lie complex relationships and hidden tensions among the island's carefully curated inhabitants. (Source: Kodansha USA)
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