Gazing at Altair

by Asako Takiwa

illus. by Machiko Kyo

A sequel to ‘Onions and Honey’. Chiharu, now at junior high, joins the Astronomy Club with the encouragement of her friend Nasa. The club is full of strong characters:  Nikaido, an older student who is passionate about the stars; Katase, another older student who is silent and mysterious;  and their down-to-earth supervisor Hayama Sensei. After a while, Chiharu finds herself increasingly preoccupied with Katase… Chiharu’s coming-of-age continues with this gently paced, effortlessly relatable story of school life and love.

20 x 14 cm, 206 pages, Black-and-white illustrations
First published November 2022