Kotarou Azumi and Akane Mizuno entered their final year of junior high together, becoming classmates for the first time. Alongside their peers Chinatsu Nishio and Takumi Hira, they forged connections based on shared understandings and unspo…

The final sports festival of middle school had arrived. Kotarou found himself selected for the relay race. While waiting his turn, he struck up a conversation with one of Akane’s acquaintances, who kindly tended to a scrape on his hand with…

As the school trip drew nearer, the third-year students were consumed with whispers of romance. Elsewhere, Kotarou immersed himself in his writing, while Akane focused intently on improving her running.

An uncomfortable silence settled between Kotarou and Akane after his invitation. During the school trip, he made several attempts to find a moment alone with her, but procuring his cell phone past the watchful eyes of the teachers proved su…

Akane and Kotarou both longed for moments of shared time within the school day, yet opportunity and a quiet corner always eluded them. In contrast, Chinatsu appeared effortlessly able to weave moments of connection into his schedule.

The day of Akane’s major track meet approaches, yet a disquiet settles over her. It stems from Chinatsu’s recent, unexpected confession – a declaration of affection for Kotarou that leaves Akane feeling unsettled.

Chinatsu extended an invitation to Akane, Kotarou, and Hira: a trip to Tokyo Dome City. It was a final plea, a last-ditch attempt to persuade them.

Rumors began to circulate: Kotarou and Akane were together.

The upheaval of moving from middle to high school brought its share of anxieties, but for Kotarou and Akane, they possessed in each other a steadfast support – at least for the present.

Akane resolved to apply to the school in Chiba, a suggestion warmly voiced by her parents and Takumi. She spoke with Kotaro, who promised to endeavor to apply there as well, adding that their connection would endure regardless of the outcom…

Kotaro threw himself into his studies with a fervor born of ambition: to gain admission to Akane’s school, despite his current academic standing. His mother, who had previously chided him for dedicating time to his hobbies, was initially ov…

The news of Kotaro's rejection from Akane's school cast a shadow over them both. A wave of disappointment washed over Kotaro. Daisuke, observing his friend’s distress, suggested he find use for the experience in his writing. Ayane, however,…