That's Not Love

The romance between a 14-year-old girl and her teacher. A memory from 26 years ago, rudely awakened by a sculpture of the girl. Devastated to see the image of her body used and publicly displayed without her consent, YUKARI requests to have the sculpture taken down, only to be met with refusal. Will IMAI realize the gravity of his actions? Will Yukari’s plea reach his ears? How much can AKANE do for Yukari as a friend? What should be allowed for the sake of “art”?

The romance between a 14-year-old girl and her teacher. A memory from 26 years ago, rudely awakened by a sculpture of the girl. Devastated to see the image of her body used and publicly displayed without her consent, YUKARI requests to have the sculpture taken down, only to be met with refusal. Will IMAI realize the gravity of his actions? Will Yukari’s plea reach his ears? How much can AKANE do for Yukari as a friend? What should be allowed for the sake of “art”?

YUKARI’S repeated protests fell on deaf ears, causing her dread, suffering, and anger. The result—she and AKANE end up going to the gallery and smashing the sculpture to bits with a hammer. They have no regrets, and the two women savor the satisfying rush of their accomplishment. Meanwhile, MR. IMAI stares at his shattered sculpture, his thoughts unknown, as BENIKO stews over a new problem. But what about those who looked up to the artist and adored the now destroyed Garden sculpture?