Rain lashed down as Fuji hurried along the street, when he spotted a forlorn dog huddled beneath a doorway. He took the animal home with him.

Fuji and her companion, often mistaken for a dog, strolled along with her neighbor, Kii, and the latter’s dog, Kinako. Their walk was interrupted by the arrival of Fuji’s father, Tatsuo.

Ren and Mimi, old classmates of Fuji's, came to her home for a gathering centered around gyoza.

You, Fuji, Kii, and Fuji’s parents made their way to the summer festival. Amidst the lively crowds and festive atmosphere, You vanished.

Fuji connected with manga artist Tokaku Arata via video call. Later, during their stroll, Fuji encountered Medaka and Noriko.

Fuji’s twin brother, Teru, and his expectant wife, Wako, entrusted their cat to Fuji’s care as they departed.

A stifling inertia had settled upon Fuji, a frustrating blockage in the creative flow. He found himself trapped, unable to break free from the oppressive weight of the blank page.

For the first time, Fuji perceives your cry.

Fuji kept her writing a secret. She did not wish for others to know of this part of herself.

Struggling with a frustrating impasse in her writing, Fuji seeks solace and encouragement from Ren.

Fuji enlisted Mimi and Ren to assist with her spring cleaning.

Fuji considers the many reasons for her affection for the rain.