Synopsis

As the last day of the semester drew to a close, Natsumi and Hotaru found themselves tending the school garden together, weeding and watering side-by-side. A quiet intimacy settled between them; Natsumi realized this was the first time she had ever been truly alone with Hotaru. She found herself searching for conversation, eager to fill the space with words. The arrival of summer vacation brought a lull in activity, and soon boredom set in. But then, Hotaru shared news: her parents planned t