Beneath a vibrant, almost defiant exterior, Aihara Yuzu is a naive high school student untouched by romance. Her world shifts when her mother remarries, leading to her enrollment at the esteemed Aihara Academy for young women. But her first…

The first night they shared a room, Yuzu experienced her first kiss, taken by her step-sister. Since then, Mei has occupied her every thought, while Mei herself acts as if nothing of consequence occurred. Meanwhile, Mei’s Grandfather, the c…

The realization struck Yuzu with the force of a revelation: her feelings for Mei were love. Tears welled, and she allowed them to fall. Driven by this newfound understanding, she sought out the chairman, hoping to mend the rift that had sep…

Having laid bare his emotions and kissed Mei within the chairman's office, Yuzu finds himself unable to meet her gaze, consumed by a growing unease. Meanwhile, Momokino Himeko, the student council vice-president and Mei’s childhood friend, …

Following Himeko's bold declaration – "I've crossed a line with the president!" – Yuzu feels a surge of rivalry, a desire to match that audacious move. At school, a quiet competition ignites between them, each vying for the privilege of sha…

Aihara Shou’s unexpected return home catches Yuzu off guard. Meeting him for the first time, she quickly explains to him the dedication Mei has shown in her studies at the academy. But Mei cuts her short with a sharp cry, as Shou merely avo…

Mei and Yuzu shared their study space, driven by Yuzu’s ambition to rank within the top 100 on their exams—a goal meant to bring their grandfather joy. But after their kiss, a moment of shared longing, concentration became impossible for Yu…

Following Matsuri’s insistent invitation to spend time together after classes, Yuzu brought Mei with her to the station, where Matsuri awaited. The greeting Mei received was a frigid stare; Matsuri had assumed Yuzu would be alone. Then, wit…

Harboring resentment for Yuzu and Mei’s closeness, Matsuri leverages a clandestine photograph taken at the mall to coerce Mei into a playful deception on Christmas. Unaware of this manipulation, Yuzu wrestles with the task of baking a cake …

Though Mei found a measure of peace with her emotions that Christmas night, Yuzu seemed unable to offer a genuine response. Consequently, the two had spoken little since, and their connection grew increasingly strained. Time drifted on unti…

Yuzu found herself back with her classmates. Later, at the hotel, she attempted to confess her feelings and to speak with Mei about the night of Christmas. But Mei urged her to forget that night. Unbeknownst to them, Tachibana Nina witnesse…

Yuzu vowed to stand by Sara’s happiness, but the revelation that Sara was destined for Mei left her deeply unsettled. Ignoring the curious glances directed her way, Nina clung to Yuzu, determined to prevent her from seeking out Mei. Their a…