Kaoru Nishimi harbored no enthusiasm for the prospect of relocating to Kyushu, yet a fortunate meeting with some of the island’s inhabitants began to subtly alter his perspective.

Kaoru soon discovers that jazz demands more skill than he initially imagined. Encouragement arrives from Sentaro and a newfound friend, Junichi. Eventually, Kaoru turns to Ritsuko with a significant inquiry.

Kaoru resolved to assist Sentaro in pursuing Yurika, all the while subtly creating distance between him and Ritsuko. Their shared date unveiled a depth of past connection that surprised Kaoru.

A Christmas performance had landed for Jun, and he extended an invitation to Kaoru and Sentaro. The ensuing moment with Ritsuko proved awkward, and the unspoken affections Kaoru harbored for Sentaro surfaced with unexpected force.

Following his conversation with Ritsuko, Kaoru ceased his visits to the record shop. Subsequently, he learned of his mother's whereabouts, and Sentaro accepted an invitation to accompany him on a journey to see her.

The start of the second year brought with it an unexpected separation for Sentaro; he discovered he would no longer be sharing a class with his familiar companions. A new acquaintance, Seiji, a young man with aspirations as a musician, ente…

The bond between Kaoru and Sentaro continues its slow decline. Amidst the preparations for the school festival, Ritsuko and Kaoru find themselves collaborating on the planning committee, a task made somewhat poignant by the knowledge that S…

Kaoru and Sentaro gleaned further details of Junichi's difficult history. Meanwhile, Yurika pressed Junichi for an explanation regarding a shared memory from their time in the record shop.

As Junichi prepared to depart for Tokyo, Sentaro and he made a concerted effort to mend the frayed edges of their friendship. Meanwhile, Yurika sought to persuade Junichi to bring her along on his journey.

The fragile connection between Kaoru and Ritsuko faces a crisis as Kaoru begins to doubt the depth of her affection. Simultaneously, Sentaro teeters on the brink of academic failure.

Kaoru prevents Sentaro from truly escaping his fate. A glimmer of hope appears as they join forces with Tsutomu and Ritsuko for a performance at the school festival, but misfortune is not far behind.

The day of graduation arrived, and the paths of Kaoru, Ritsuko, and Sentaro began to separate. Years later, a chance encounter with a face from their past presented Kaoru with the possibility of rekindling old friendships.