Tutor Falls for Former Idol in New Manga

Somen Halder Jun 17, 2026 111

Volume 1 of saku's ``You and the Cherry Blossom Bouquet'' was released today, June 17th.

The Unlikely Tutor-Student Relationship

The main character, Reio Tsukiyomi, was accepted to Japan's highest academic institution, Teito University, but due to certain circumstances, she gave up on enrolling and became a part-time worker. One day, Reio discovers a high-paying part-time job with an hourly wage of 10,000 yen and applies by lying about her background, but the client turns out to be Yukina Hoshi, a former popular idol.

A Tutor's Challenge

Reio decides to tutor Yukina, who wants to get into medical school, but her academic ability is lower than that of a middle school student. As Reio navigates her new role as a tutor, she must also confront her own feelings for Yukina, leading to a romantic comedy that explores the complexities of love, academics, and identity.

The work is currently being serialized in Monthly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha), offering readers a chance to follow Reio and Yukina's journey as they grow and learn together.

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The story follows Reio Tsukiyomi, who becomes a part-time tutor for Yukina Hoshi, a former popular idol, as she tries to get into medical school despite having lower academic abilities than a middle school student.

The manga ``You and the Cherry Blossom Bouquet'' is written by saku.

The manga is currently being serialized in Monthly Shonen Magazine by Kodansha.