Series by いくえみ綾

Nao, a member of the art club, is introduced by her friend Akise to Ken-chan, a track team member, to draw him for a project. She becomes captivated by his graceful high-jump form, kindness, and warm smile. As Nao spends time sketching him, her admiration deepens, stirring new emotions within her. Her world begins to transform, filled with vibrant feelings she’s never experienced before. Meanwhile, Akise’s own complex emotions start to surface, hinting at tensions in their friendship.

In one tale, a high school girl grapples with her forbidden feelings for her sister’s fiancé, navigating the tension between her desires and her sister’s impending marriage. In another, a girl with large white wings captures the heart of a young man, sparking a delicate and unusual romance. A different episode follows a girl haunted by a ghost, entangled in a poignant love triangle with the spirit and its former lover. Elsewhere, a 14-year-old spends a strange summer with a mysterious older man, experiencing moments that shape her understanding of life. These interconnected vignettes, filled with complex emotions and relationships, explore the bittersweet struggles of youth and love.

Yaeko Kogure, recently dumped and jobless, encounters a violin performance that inspires her to join an adult music class. There, she meets Rihito Satō, a reserved college student skilled at the violin, and Kōsei Kimura, a cheerful office worker who shares her beginner struggles. The trio forms an unlikely bond as they practice together, preparing for a group performance. Yaeko grapples with her feelings for Rihito while navigating personal insecurities and past heartbreak. Their shared passion for music fosters emotional growth and connections amidst everyday challenges.