July 1st, 2030. Manga editor Nishino Mizuho was experiencing, to put it mildly, a disappointing 27th birthday. The series she oversaw was nearing its conclusion. Yet, observing a cluster of high school students enjoying themselves sparked a…

Mizuho had always perceived Kizuki as the group's sensitive younger brother, but recently he’d begun courting her attention. Having long envisioned a future of unwavering friendship with Kizuki, Mizuho finds herself adrift, unsure how to na…

Mizuho cautioned herself against any feelings for Kizuki, fearing the potential damage to their connection. The constant worry took its toll, manifesting in physical illness, and her friends rallied around her to offer support.

The afternoon's visit to the aquarium lingered in Kizuki's thoughts as he turned to Mizuho, a hopeful expression on his face. "Would you come to my swim meet?" he asked. "It would mean a lot to me if you were there to support me."

With the first bursts of fireworks illuminating the night sky, Mizuho hurried towards Kizuki. At the pool, she encountered...?

Mizuho hesitated to accept an invitation to dinner at Kizuki's home while her father was traveling.

Togo, Shugo’s elder brother, unexpectedly reappears in the Koigahama Highlands.

With Shugo and Togo as company, Mizuho finds herself deeply considering the nature of her feelings for Kizuki.

With quiet determination, Shin accepted the responsibility of student council president, driven by a resolve to see the Ao High Festival come to fruition.

The friends embarked on a camping excursion. Airu advised Shin to prioritize his own desires, and he readily took that counsel to heart.

The lingering warmth of Shin’s kiss at the campsite stirred something within Mizuho, a nascent awareness of his intentions beginning to take shape.

A subtle rivalry blooms between Shin and Kizuki, both vying for Mizuho’s attention. Concurrently, Mizuho awaits the announcement of the Newcomers' Manga Competition results.