Naoto Watari and his sister Suzu strive for an ordinary existence, yet their carefully constructed peace is threatened by the return of Satsuki, a childhood friend whose presence always heralded disruption.

Tiny shoots are emerging in the garden, a verdant promise of spring. And with them, the small deceptions that each of us weaves into the fabric of our days begin to unfurl.

People often see Naoto as an embodiment of virtue – perfect, kind, and untouched. But is it truly possible for him to extinguish all desire?

The beach is the destination for all. Satsuki and Ishihara acquire bathing suits. What will Naoto say to them upon seeing them?

Their stroll led Naoto and Ishihara to an unexpected encounter: Fujioka, her former partner. The nature of their parting remained a question, a lingering mystery in the air.

Having navigated a series of challenges, Ishihara at last reveals her affections to Naoto. What is his reaction?

Ishihara and Naoto shared a date at the zoo, an outing made somewhat more complicated by the presence of Suzu.

Naoto begins his first day. Satsuki, meanwhile, arrives at her new position, only to find it situated in a less-than-desirable part of the city.

The lingering echoes of the fireworks faded quickly, replaced by the sudden onslaught of a fierce storm. As the downpour intensified, Naoto, Ishihara-san, and Satsuki found themselves unexpectedly sharing a confined space through the night.

Ishihara departed that morning, leaving a considerable amount unresolved. Meanwhile, Naoto was engrossed in a film and missed twenty-three incoming calls.

Naoto encountered Ishihara’s mother, who seemed to view her son as someone perpetually young. The encounter took an unexpected turn when Naoto inadvertently knocked over a bag containing condoms.

Yukari’s mother desires an end to the relationship between Naoto and her daughter. However, Naoto resolves not to relinquish what they have.

Naoto resolved to speak with Ishihara-san’s mother, and his candor unexpectedly disarmed her. At the same time, Satsuki was preparing to leave.

Naoto found himself introduced to Satsuki’s family. He couldn't help but wonder at the abruptness of her return. And who was this Nao-kun Mk 2, anyway?

A storm of feeling churned within Satsuki. Seeking to dispel the shadows clinging to her, she confessed her love to Naoto.

Ishihara and Naoto have ended their relationship? And now Satsuki is proposing to be intimate with Naoto?

Following a protracted period of introspection, Naoto had finally arrived at a decision regarding both women. The question remained: which one would he choose?

Returning to his childhood home for the laptop, Naoto found it missing. In its place, he encountered a woman named Rika.

Satsuki is gone, completely vanished. Yet, during the school trip to Okinawa, Naoto catches fleeting glimpses of her. How is this possible?

Satsuki departs Okinawa this afternoon, yet a meeting with Naoto remains impossible. He must find a means to see her before she leaves.

Naoto has a date planned with Satsuki, yet Makina hopes to occupy his time throughout the day. Will he be able to arrive punctually for his meeting with Satsuki?

Naoto Watari’s world revolves entirely around his younger sister, a devotion that defines his existence. This carefully constructed life is upended by the sudden and disruptive return of a childhood friend, a presence as unpredictable as th…

At long last, Naoto found the words to express the depth of his feelings for Satsuki, and a shared readiness bloomed within her to reciprocate.

Abe shared with Tokui a startling possibility: Satsuki might be carrying a child. In turn, Tokui, after a long silence, disclosed a detail from a past affection.