She arrived with a quiet confidence, anticipating a flawless day. But somewhere along the way, she lost her bearings. Panic tightened in her chest as she wandered the station, disoriented and alone. Then, a boy in her school uniform approac…

Mitsumi was a nervous wreck. A tremor ran through her as she wrestled with her anxieties. Nao-chan attempted to soothe her fears, but the path she chose would lead to regret.

After school, she made her way to the student council office, finding Makoto standing motionless by the door.

He showed her a recording of an old television program, hoping to sway her decision. "See?" he said, gesturing to the flickering images. "This is what it's about – creativity, collaboration, making something special."

She found herself participating in the class volleyball games, a decidedly unathletic endeavor. Seeking assistance, she approached Mika, who had once been a member of the school team, and asked for help with practice.

She was consumed by it, this feeling, yet time offered no respite. Exams loomed, demanding all her attention, leaving little room for the quiet blossoming of her affections.

A shared burden of worry settled upon them, as Mitsumi and Narumi pondered how best to lift a friend’s spirits. As they sought solace for another, glimpses into Narumi’s history began to surface, reshaping their understanding of each other…

Seeking a respite from the everyday, they made their way to the zoo, where a pair of anxious companions seemed to follow in their wake.

The familiar landscape unfolded before Mitsumi like a cherished memory, each vista a brushstroke on the canvas of her past. Returning to Ikajima was not merely a journey back; it was a homecoming to the very soil that shaped her. The scent …

The student council's preparations for the upcoming festival consumed the school, but Mitsumi found herself increasingly divided. While eager to contribute to the festivities, her responsibilities to the council pulled her in a different di…

The school festival buzzed with life, a vibrant tapestry of reunions and shared moments. Amidst the cheerful throng, Mitsumi found herself adrift, a world away from everything familiar. Surrounded by well-wishers – classmates catching up wi…

The school festival reached its final day, a day brimming with unexpected visitors for Mitsumi's class – guests from Sousuke's family and circle of friends. It was the second and last day of the celebration.