Takuma Shinozaki navigates the familiar challenges of a first year in the workforce. Yet, the warmth and attentiveness of his senior colleague, Katase Shiori, offer a bright spot that makes the demanding workdays almost bearable.

Following their manager’s well-intentioned but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to orchestrate a romantic dinner, a persistent rain settles in, leaving Shinozaki feeling unwell. Concerned, Shiori decides to see how he is.

Over lunch with Akina, Shinozaki and Shiori drifted into recollections of shared moments from their time working together. As they walked back to the office, they noticed a crane game filled with plush toys, each one sparking a memory that …

Chinatsu had arranged to attend a cosplay event on a day off, carefully keeping her plans from her colleagues. As she traveled there, she unexpectedly encountered her manager. Later that day, Katase unwrapped a piece of chocolate for Hallow…

Returning from a client meeting, Shinozaki and Shiori were intercepted by a reporter seeking a human-interest story. After a brief conversation, they agreed to pose as a couple for her video.

The year's end approaches, and while Shinozaki and Shiori anticipate the coming one with bright excitement, Chinatsu faces a looming deadline for her new dojinshi. Her only assistance comes from an unlikely source.

With the fresh start of the new year, Shiori felt a subtle shift within herself, a sense of having grown. She inquired of Shinozaki whether he perceived any change in her appearance. Later that day, Yutaka pilfered her brother’s phone and, …

The office colleagues decided to utilize some of their vacation days for a trip to the hot springs. At the inn’s pool, Shinozaki discovered that Shiori was unable to swim, and he offered to help her learn.

Shinozaki and Shiori were tasked with retrieving some vintage Meowtaro items from the basement storage. As they sorted through the forgotten relics, a pair of colleagues entered, seeking a moment of privacy, and the two quickly sought cover…

Sunpick celebrates its fortieth year, and the annual new hire competition is about to begin. The grand prize? A vacation for the winning department to the islands of Okinawa. Shinozaki is determined to claim victory, though Akina, the formi…

As the competition for the new position intensifies, Shinozaki grows concerned for Kurusu, sensing the weight of expectation she carries. She asks Shiori for assistance in lifting her spirits. Afterward, each group delivers their presentati…

Yamagishi has completed her Meowtaro game and is eager for Shinozaki to experience it. However, a certain emotional resonance within the game's dialogue begins to weigh heavily on both Shinozaki and Shiori. Eventually, the group attempts to…