Rikuo Uozumi encountered Shinako Morinome, a face from his past. Simultaneously, Haru Nonaka crossed paths with Rikuo, a figure from her own history.

Hayakawa Rou is a student in Morinome Shinako's class, and an unspoken connection seems to bind them. A shared past hangs between them, a subtle resonance in their interactions.

A chill settled in Rikuo after their walk in the rain with Haru, a lingering cold taking hold. She offered a movie as recompense, a quiet gesture of apology for his discomfort.

Rou Hayakawa is captivated by Shinako Morinome, a woman still tethered to the memory of Rou's deceased brother, Yuu Hayakawa. She makes a visit to their family home in Kanazawa.

Minato Kouichi and Morinome Haru had been classmates, bound together by a shared interest in photography. Their paths crossed unexpectedly at Rikuo's place of work.

A former classmate of Rikuo’s appears unexpectedly, and soon inserts herself into his life as a roommate. The situation is later encountered by Shinako and Haru, who are understandably bewildered by the arrangement.

A disagreement flared between Shinako and Rou, a sharp crack in their easy camaraderie. Rikuo attempted to smooth the ruffled feathers, to find a path back to understanding, but the source of their conflict remained stubbornly obscure.

Shinako extended an invitation to Rikuo, only to withdraw it at the last moment, a hesitant gesture that further strained the already delicate thread of their burgeoning friendship.

Rikuo's companions extend an invitation for him and Shinako to celebrate Christmas with them. However, Rou has made arrangements for the holiday that are entirely his own.

Shinako has decided against returning to Kanazawa for the New Year. Instead, she and Rikuo are making arrangements to spend the holiday together.

A thief forced entry into Haru's home. Afterward, Rikuo stayed with her through the night, offering companionship.

A subtle discord had begun to thread itself through Rikuo and Shinako's connection; a quiet unease that pricked at his awareness. Elsewhere, Haru endured a deeper, more palpable suffering.