The world fractured for fifteen-year-old Asa with the suddenness of a falling stone. An accident stole her parents, leaving her adrift. In the aftermath, she was brought under the care of her aunt, Makio – a woman shrouded in an air of pecu…

Makio’s friend came to visit Asa. Afterward, Makio sought out an old acquaintance, hoping for counsel.

Makio and Asa journey back to her family home, tasked with the quiet work of sorting through lingering remnants of the past. Asa also marks a significant milestone, attending her middle school graduation ceremony.

Asa enters high school just as Makio navigates the complexities of assuming guardianship.

Asa found herself wrestling with the decision of what to do outside of class, a task complicated by a recent flood of recollections about Minori.

With the arrival of summer break, Makio finds her connection to Kasamachi deepening.

Makio pondered the matter of Minori’s journal, its contents a weighty consideration. In that moment, she encountered Emiri’s mother, and through her, began to glimpse the hidden currents of Minori’s history.

The discovery of Minori’s journal set Asa on a path of truancy, a decision that spurred Makio to seek her out.

Back at school, Asa experiments with crafting lyrics, a new endeavor. Meanwhile, Makio struggles against the familiar frustration of writer's block.

While Asa dedicates herself to crafting new songs, her classmates grapple with difficulties within the school's walls.

As Valentine’s Day drew near and she found herself without a sweetheart, Asa began to inquire after the plans of those around her, subtly hoping for a share of the forthcoming chocolates.

Asa tries out for a vocalist position with her band. Elsewhere, Makio and Michiko find themselves together, while Kasamachi unexpectedly encounters Tono.

It was by sheer coincidence they met at the train station, and as a result, Asa found herself extending an invitation for Chiyo to attend her band club's forthcoming concert.