She's loving the novel, getting exposed to all kinds of new, interesting ideas, some of them rebellious....then she graduates and she had to decide what to do next. I CAN'T remember the title!

The novel is one from the late 19th Century in France, I think, and it's very interesting to see all the effects its rebellous ideas have on her, an ordinary Japanese teanage girl. I've always wanted to re-read the manga and find out the title of the novel.

The Yellow Book? If not, Takano Fumiko's worth reading anyway.

Yes! Thank you. I loved this story because it was a real Japanese slice of life with a touch of sadness.