Sae Iwata possesses a spirit a little stronger than most. Koki Kamishiro, her first love, had once been a boy of delicate sensibilities, but now, in their third year of middle school, he has blossomed into a cool and sought-after young man.…

Fate brought Sae and Kamishiro to the same high school, and inevitably, the same classroom. Their shared assignment for custodial duties placed them together, and it was during this task that Kamishiro found himself in a heated dispute with…

The knowledge that Kamishiro harbored a secret affection for someone pressed on Sae’s heart with a persistent weight. Yet, throughout their school trip, she found herself inexplicably drawn to him, unable to divert her gaze. Hisui and Kagaw…

Kamishiro confessed to Sae that he harbored feelings for someone, describing this person as a radiance surpassing even the sun. His words struck her deeply, yet she resolved to offer him her support. However, his continued familiarity with …

Following the school trip, a jump rope tournament between classes is planned, and Sae and Kamishiro are selected to handle the rope. The unlikely pairing makes Sae keenly aware of Kamishiro's presence, though she strives to remain unfazed. …

Sae skipped school one day. The following day, Kamishiro sustained an injury during club practice and was also absent. Borrowing notebooks from each other to make up for lost lessons, they began a series of messages. A fleeting observation …

Kamishiro found himself cast in a principal role for the class play. He wrestled with his lines, and seeking assistance, turned to Sae. During rehearsals, a pact formed between them: a summer movie outing. Opening night arrived, and the per…

The school events concluded, Sae immersed herself in her club activities. Soon after, the date she had anticipated for a movie with Kamishiro was scheduled. Yet, an unexpected meeting with Kamishiro’s cousin, Subaru, stirred a disquiet with…

The movie ended, and with it, a familiar pang of realization struck Sae: Kamishiro would never know how she felt unless she voiced it. A conversation with Hisui reminded her that the school festival was a time for declarations of affection.…

With the class exhibit drawing nearer, Sae repeatedly attempts to speak with Kamishiro, but opportunity always seems to elude her. Adding to her frustration, Hisui observes that Sae has largely been keeping company with Ayukawa. Just as Sae…

A shadow of concern over Subaru prompted Sae's visit to the nurse's office. There, Kamishiro observed Subaru’s strained attempt at normalcy and offered assistance with the upcoming school festival. A pang of loneliness struck Sae; she had i…

News of Kamishiro’s intention to confess sparked something sudden and undeniable within Sae. Without thinking, she confessed her own feelings to him. A wave of emotion overwhelmed her, and she fled, certain of rejection. She sought refuge i…