Sixteen-year-old Mei Tachibana, scarred by a painful experience with friendship, resolved to forgo it entirely during high school. She quickly drew the attention of Yamato Kurosawa, the most sought-after boy in the school. Undeterred by her…

Following Yamato’s rescue, Mei began to dream of him as a guardian. Soon after, she befriended Asami Oikawa, a girl who held Yamato in high regard. Through Asami, Mei learned whispers of Yamato's reputation for kissing almost every girl in …

Yamato accompanied Mei to the salon for a haircut, the outing evolving into a date. They encountered Aiko Muto and her boyfriend, Masashi Tachikawa, and soon invited them to a bowling alley. Aiko, harboring a secret affection for Yamato sin…

Mei has drawn the attention of Kakeru Hayakawa, a man with a reputation for casual encounters, including one with Aiko. He promptly asks Yamato to arrange a lunch meeting with her. Unaware of Kakeru's intentions, Yamato attempts to declare …

Yamato had invited Mei to his home, and a sense of almost unbearable anticipation settled upon her. His younger sister offered no polite preamble; upon their first meeting, she assessed Mei with a directness that left no room for misinterpr…

A transfer student has joined the ranks at Toumei, and her attention is immediately drawn to Yamato. The popular idol, Megu-tan, has also noticed him, creating a subtle tension within the group.

Yamato’s burgeoning reputation as a model is creating a growing distance between him and Mei. A proposition to continue working with Megu-tan threatens to irrevocably fracture their connection.

Mei strives for strength, yet a novel emotion within her threatens to unravel her. So young, so inexperienced in love's complexities, she will need the support of her friends to navigate this burgeoning turmoil.

A recent arrival among Mei’s regulars is someone with roots in Yamato’s history. He carries the marks of those bygone years, etched onto his very being.

The discussion between Mei, Kai, and Asami regarding the matter of the Land sparked a novel scheme in her mind: to sow discord between Mei and Yamato.

Yamato intends a journey for himself and Mei to Land, but unseen forces are working to thwart their plans. Meanwhile, Megumi finds herself increasingly distressed as her social circle diminishes and her popularity wanes.

Burdened by sorrow, Megumi must find the strength to reclaim her own identity. Meanwhile, Mei offers gentle counsel to her regarding her connection with Yamato.

Yamato is unwell, and his sister attends to him with a possessive devotion. Mei longs to see him, but her timidity holds her back from making the journey.