Sixteen-year-old Junie starts at a new high school after her mother's death and finds herself in the same class as her cousin Mathias. He introduces her to his friends, who all develop crushes on her. She chooses the quietest of them, Otto Cleves, but then falls for her Italian teacher, Nemours, only to realize their passion is doomed.
The Beautiful Person
A young girl named Junie begins attending her cousin's high school and class after her mother's passing. She quickly becomes the center of attention, with a group of boys vying for her affections, including her handsome and charming Italian teacher.