This is a story about secret heartbeat and gentle protection.
After the start of seventh grade, Ms. Shen and the quiet and taciturn Ms. Qin had no contact at all until a pencil given to them for their birthday became a silent bond between them. Ms. Qin always drew alone and never painted portraits in school; Ms. Shen used to watch her silently until she discovered the bruises on her wrists - the marks left by Mr. Yao.
When Ms. Qin was treated roughly by Mr. Yao for an unintentional "idiot" but remained silent, Ms. Shen finally couldn't help but stand up. Starting from a pencil, they approached cautiously, hiding each other's tenderest thoughts among the summer sunshine and tree shadows.
This is a story about the unspoken love between girls, the courage to endure it, and the most tender bond that summer.
Purpose: Secret Courage