A deep depression settled upon Hinako, and in its shadow, she found herself inexplicably drawn to Shiori. Shiori possessed eyes that held the vast, unknowable depths of the ocean.

Shiori’s arrival in Hinako’s classroom is not without its complications; she quickly finds herself clashing with Miko, Hinako’s closest companion.

The festival had been a complete disaster, and as they walked away from the fading lights, Hinako began to speak, the words tumbling out in a rush. She recounted a tragedy from her past, a story she hadn't shared before.

Miko’s path crossed with Shiori’s in a moment utterly unforeseen: a violent encounter, a sudden, startling revelation amidst the chaos.

Miko unveils the story of her connection with Hinako, revealing the truth at its heart.

The quiet following Miko's confession settled upon Hinako and Shiori like a lingering mist. They navigated the delicate landscape of its implications, working through the unspoken weight of what had been revealed.

A subtle unease stirred within Miko as she observed the deepening connection between Hinako and Shiori. To alleviate this feeling, Miko extended an invitation to Hinako: a trip intended to assist the basketball team.

In the company of the gentle, elderly Ayame, Hinako finds herself unexpectedly confronted by danger.

Shiori shared the intricacies of her past with Miko, tracing back to a time far away and encompassing events closer to the present.

Hinako appears to have reached a devastating low point, and Miko and Shiori find themselves desperately trying to help her regain her footing.

Shiori strained, trying to convey the depth of her emotions to Hinako.

Following Hinako’s ordeal, the girls tentatively explored the contours of their altered lives.