There are other reviews that say all there is to say about this book and they are right. While GIRL FRIENDS focused on the struggle to come to terms with a non-hetero sexuality and embarking on a closeted relationship, KISSES, SIGHS, AND CHERRY BLOSSOM PINK discusses coming out, sexually prejudiced friends, experimentation, normative relationship roles, and the lure of running away. All wrapped up with sailor uniforms and pretty bows in Morinaga's adorable artwork.

AND I FREAKING LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT.

Ahhhhhh, I don't know what Morinaga's life is like, but hot damn, authoress, I feel these struggles so much. I have been in almost all these places! I did the whole sneaking around thing and separate school pain! Anytime you write anything else I will buy it! These will be required reading for my kids! Wow wow wow. I love.