Blue Period 1

In this debut volume of the manga series, popular high school student Yatora Yaguchi appears to have a perfect, successful life, yet he secretly struggles with a profound sense of emptiness. He merely goes through the motions to meet the expectations of those around him. His life changes dramatically when he visits his school's art room and becomes mesmerized by a single painting. This encounter ignites a deep, dormant passion for painting and fine art. Choosing to abandon his safe and comfortable path, Yatora plunges into the highly competitive and demanding art world, embarking on a turbulent journey of self-expression as he navigates the emotional trials of pursuing his newfound creative calling.