“They say that when you are too sad, you can’t even cry.
“I learned this because of this book.” _From a reader review

The 500,000-copy bestseller, "Even if this love disappears from the world tonight"
Author Misaki Ichijo's new work is finally published!

After first becoming a bestseller in Korea and then creating a reverse run legend in Japan, Misaki Ichijo, who is called the true “master of emotional romance” and “alchemist of tears” for making all of her published works, including “Even if this love disappears from the world tonight,” as well as its sequels “Even if these tears disappear from the world tonight,” “The last song you left behind,” and “Tonight, an unforgettable love in a world of lies,” a bestseller, has returned with a heartbreaking love story that is as signature as her fingerprints.

This time, we bring you the subject of an imaginary friend, an imaginary friend that only you can see, and present the thrill of a twist and a deep and profound emotion that shakes your whole body.

Yu Higuchi, a second-year high school student who spends his days listlessly due to an incident in the past.
In the classroom where he returns to school after a long time, he meets Honoka Arima, who recently transferred.
“Won’t you be my friend?” While Higuchi finds it strange that Arima is treated as an invisible person in class, he quickly becomes friends with Arima, who approaches him without hesitation.
But one day, when Arima doesn't come to school, his childhood friend Minase Rin, who had been missing, appears in the classroom.
“Higuchi, did anything good happen while I was away?” When Minase is with Arima, he disappears, and when Arima is with Minase, he becomes invisible.
Why don't the two meet?

As Arima's true identity, Minase's true feelings, the truth Higuchi has been ignoring, and the bond between the three are revealed, this new book, which explodes with emotions that have been building up, can be said to be the work that will make you shed the most tears among all of Ichijo Misaki's novels published to date.

Sometimes I desperately want it.
I wish the world could be my own.
It's not that I crave everything.
In that world, I don't lose anything, I don't hurt anyone, I don't have any falling outs with anyone, and I don't forget anyone precious to me.
That's the world I want it to be.
No one wants to lose something precious, nor do they want to let go of a loved one into the past.

--- p.11

I don't really look back now, but a long time ago I had a girlfriend.
It was when I was in elementary school.
When I was being bullied by other kids and feeling alone, that kid suddenly appeared in front of me.
He came to me and became my confidant, even though I was living like this without talking to anyone.
The child in front of me now is somewhat similar to that 'peculiar friend' from back then.
"you……."
--- p.16

“That won’t do.
I have to believe that I can have a wonderful love too.
“It’s not like you’re not interested in dating, right?”
“No, that’s….
But believe me.”
Arima continued, smiling bitterly, “Trust is surprisingly important.”
“If you don’t take action, your life won’t change.
I think it's not a bad idea to start by believing in that first step.
Because that belief changes reality, expands possibilities, and propels you forward.
I believe so.
therefore……."
I blankly stared at Arima as he spoke at length.
“Boy, you don’t have to have big dreams, just believe.”
--- p.44

“Arima, you.
“Don’t disappear just as you appeared.”
Arima clearly thought I was joking or trying to ignore it.
“It doesn’t disappear.”
But it was different from what I thought.
“Before you told me to disappear, saying you didn’t want to see my face anymore.”
Arima answered in a serious tone.
It was a serious expression I had never seen before.
"Was I being too serious? It wasn't a mirage. Could it have just appeared and disappeared so easily?"
Arima smiled brightly, but it seemed like he would really disappear if I wanted him to.

--- pp.66~67

There is a saying, "imaginary friend."
It is a psychological term referring to a special 'imaginary friend' that is visible only to oneself.
It is said that Higuchi, who had no one to talk to before becoming friends with me, saw such a friend.
In fact, I have seen Higuchi talking to the air many times.
That was the incident that made me interested in Higuchi.
I thought he was a fun and unique kid, unlike other kids.

--- pp.80~81

It was so peaceful that I felt like crying.
A pleasant breeze was blowing and the sunlight was warm enough for a nap.
Occasionally, shouts could be heard from afar, but they were not deafening.
It's quiet.
There is someone I really like next to me, and I am smiling and chatting with them.
I hope that time like this will continue to flow between Higuchi and me in the future.
Unchanging, forever… … .

--- p.147

To others, Higuchi may not seem like a special person.
To be honest, it's rather ordinary.
But now I know.
We don't like anything special.
It's not that I love something because I see something particularly outstanding.
It's just a sign or a signal.
That's understandable, because we live our lives loving that person.

--- p.154

At some point, that anger… … turned into a creepy feeling, as if someone was licking his skin.
No, but more than that, who the hell is this kid in the first place?
Arima suddenly became scared.
One day, a female student suddenly appeared in front of me.
He always asked me to be his friend with a smile on his face, and he was kind and even knew things I didn't know.
Why didn't I suspect this kid?

--- p.202

Higuchi is, as you say, living desperately.
Everyone does that.
My father was like that too.
People are desperately trying to survive, even if their lives are difficult to bear.
But how can you laugh at people who are struggling to survive? Don't laugh at them.
In my opinion… … .
"no.
“Nana, you guys are much creepier.”
--- pp.251~252

"I am…….
I wanted to live with you.
I wanted to do more little things together.
I wanted to go to many places together, laughing about fun and trivial things.
and…….
I wanted to get back together the things you couldn't get when you were young.
I wanted to give you everything.
“I wanted to give you everything… back.”
--- p.272

I once read a sentence in a poem that said living is a painful thing.
As long as you live, you cannot avoid getting hurt.
People live carrying wounds.
I guess I was probably resisting being hurt.
No one wants to be hurt, and no one wants to turn a blind eye to pain.
That may be true.
But of course, there will come a time when you can't avoid getting hurt.
I ran away from there.
Living is a sad thing.
Because we cannot avoid hurt and loss.

--- p.287

She and I shouldn't be together.
We have to break up.
but…….
That decision was not made.
Because it was good to be together even when we were in pain and sad.
I learned a lot from meeting her.
There are things in this world that are inevitably forgotten.
But there is something we must not forget.
There are countless things we must not forget.
I don't know if it's early or late.
But now I've finally made up my mind.
"hi.
“I was happy to meet you.”

--- p.310