Ice hides from the world behind a shield of silence, and that is what makes her mother hate her. Ice gets her chance to shine when she reveals her beautiful singing voice, but her gift may become her saving grace when tragedy and deception almost destroy her dreams.

"Suzume has moved to Tokyo and is living with her uncle. In an unguarded moment while her teacher, Mr. Shishio, naps in the infirmary, Suzume voices her feelings. But he's not asleep?! Suzume's classmate Mamura soon realizes how she feels about their teacher, and with Mr. Shishio's ex-girlfriend back in the picture, things become even more complicated."--Provided by publisher.