a devil and her love song [Manga]

Maria Kawai transfers to Totsuka High School after being expelled from her previous school St. Katria – a catholic school for girls. Upon entering the classroom and hearing the students’ gossip she bluntly states that the reason for her expulsion was an act of violence on her teacher. The sharp tongue and frank nature hidden under her pretty face immediately causes Maria to become enemies with her classmates. After all, she was told that she “taints others.” Maria is like a mirror which reflects people’s real characters. Nevertheless, Maria hopes for a fresh start. She manages to become close with two of her classmates after they heard her beautiful singing (the song is Amazing Grace and Maria often sings it in the manga). Yusuke Kanda who treats everyone kindly and is friendly but in reality doesn’t want to be friendly to them at all. And teaches her a “lovely spin” which should help her get along with others better but it has the opposite effect that causes Maria to look even more intimidating. The other is Shin Meguro. tall, dark-haired and always frowning. Coming from a musicians family he knows right away which song Maria was singing. Meguro is a returnee but Maria points out that because lacks in communication skills doesn’t really know how to speak English. Throughout the year Maria faces many problems, mainly relating to getting along with others but soon resolves it with the constant help of her friends and bluntness.