Kobato Hanato carries a singular desire: to gather every fractured heart. To achieve this, she must undertake a perilous quest, and so her tale begins.

Kobato barely passes her first trial, earning her coveted bottle. Now, she must fill it to the fullest with the sorrow of wounded hearts to have her wish granted. Without delay, she ventures into the town, seeking those in need of solace. Y…

To avoid the rain, Kobato and Ioryogi sought shelter within a forgotten sewer pipe in the park. Ms. Sayaka, the principal of Yomogi Kindergarten, then arranged for Kobato to go to an apartment cared for by her friend Chitose. Touched by Ms.…

Kobato continues her customary quest for those burdened by sorrow, gathering "kompeitos" to fill her glass bottle. Ioryogi’s unease deepens with each of Kobato's repeated missteps. Drawn to the front of a modest church, Kobato encounters Ko…

At Yomogi Kindergarten, Kobato attempts to read aloud to the children, but her pronunciation is hesitant, and Fujimoto swiftly and unkindly points out her errors. Seeking practice, she finds herself at the park where she encounters the book…

The days of early summer stretched out, promising warmth and light, as Kobato prepared for a picnic with the children of Yomogi Kindergarten. Their laughter echoed through the park, but the joy was soon fractured when Marina vanished. Kobat…

Fujimoto had left for university without his essay, leaving Ms. Sayaka to ask Kobato to deliver it. Thrilled at the prospect of besting the perpetually arrogant Fujimoto, Kobato set out to find him at school. There, she encountered Domoto, …

The sound of a desperate mew reached Kobato as she walked through town, emanating from a cardboard box. Despite the warnings of Ioryogi and Fujimoto – cautions against taking on a responsibility she might not be able to fulfill – she brough…

Summer break had begun at Yomogi Kindergarten. As Kobato washed Ioryogi, a gust of wind snatched the summer festival leaflet and carried it away. A high school girl retrieved the flyer and returned it to Kobato. Noticing the girl’s wet hand…

The day was bright, and Kobato resolved to be helpful. She made her way to the kindergarten to air the futons. As she walked, her usual clumsiness returned, and she nearly collided with Fujimoto, who, predictably, offered another volley of …

After finishing her volunteer work at Yomogi Kindergarten, Kobato discovers a classifieds magazine on Fujimoto's desk. A desire to assist the kindergarten prompts her to seek employment herself. Chitose introduces her to Hiroyasu Ueda, the …

Marina secured a delicate ribbon around Ioryogi, who resided within Kobato's bag as he usually did. Kobato remained oblivious to the small creature’s distress. Elsewhere, Ginsei appeared at the Bear’s Baumkuchen shop, seeking Genko. He inqu…

A walk with Ioryogi, the scent of autumn crisp in the air, led Kobato to a magnificent ginkgo tree. After a squabble over building blocks with Toshihiko, she gathered the children and showed them the tree's splendor. They resolved to craft …

The day for harvesting sweet potatoes at Yomogi Kindergarten had arrived. Kobato prepared with eager anticipation for this first experience, though Ioryogi was quick to chide her spirited antics. At the farm, laughter filled the air as ever…

Kobato received a collection of exquisite origami from her landlady, Chisato. Unsure how to appreciate the delicate paper creations, she impulsively cut them into pieces for decorating the kindergarten. Ioryogi gently chided her, explaining…

Back in her apartment after assisting at Yomogi Kindergarten, Kobato received a message from Chitose, Chiho, and Chise about a bazaar taking place at the elementary school. Believing such an event might alleviate the kindergarten’s financia…

The day of the bazaar arrived, and Ioryogi made his way to Genko’s, seeking an item with guaranteed appeal. He found the Bear’s Baumkuchen Shop bustling with customers. Zuisho was working tirelessly to keep up with the demand, while even Gi…

Winter has arrived, and Kobato's face brightens at the sight of the Christmas trees. Yet, at the kindergarten gate stands the debt collector who had previously made their unwelcome visit. Fujimoto can only watch, frustration simmering benea…

The Christmas party preparations were in full swing. Fujimoto, a man who invariably donned the guise of Santa Claus for the occasion, meticulously ironed his suit. His evasiveness grated on Kobato; each shared glance was met with a swift, a…

On a crisp February evening, when the air held a lingering chill, Kobato recounted to Ioryogi the various magazines she'd encountered, each adorned with images of chocolate. Ioryogi patiently explained the tradition of Valentine’s Day, and …

Kobato was at the kindergarten, lending a hand as she always did, when Kazuto Okiura arrived. He was the man who had vowed to close the school, and he declared himself willing to speak. Kobato and Fujimoto regarded him with suspicion, but S…

Kobato and Sayaka were tidying the kindergarten. Fujimoto, burdened by an increasing workload, had become too busy to visit. Kobato felt a pang of worry for him. Elsewhere, Ioryogi made his way to the Bear’s Baumkuchen Shop, intending to me…

Each morning, Kobato makes the trek to Fujimoto's apartment, concerned about the injury he sustained on the job. The man seems skeptical of her efforts, yet Kobato remains resolute in her desire to assist him. Unheeding of Ioryogi's frettin…

The dawn arrived with the insistent chorus of birdsong, rousing Fujimoto from sleep. He lay in bed, eyes fixed on the ceiling, before beginning his day at university. Yet, despite his efforts, he found himself unable to focus on his studies…