Semi-Fictional Book 'What If My Daughter Said She Wants Plastic Surgery?', Depicting a Mother and Daughter Suffering from the Curse of Lookism, to be Released on May 20, 2026

KADOKAWA Corporation will release 'What If My Daughter Said She Wants Plastic Surgery?' by author Otoka Umino on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The story begins when a middle school girl, Hikari, tells her mother, Aya, that she wants plastic surgery after being teased about her appearance. Although Aya consents to double eyelid surgery, Hikari's self-esteem continues to plummet due to social media comparisons, leading her to request more procedures and stop attending school. This semi-fictional work vividly portrays a parent and child struggling with the curse of lookism, facing a question with no right answer. The author, Otoka Umino, is known for works based on her own experiences with cosmetic surgery.