Series by 眉月じゅん

Reiko Kujirai, a reserved 32-year-old woman, works at Wong Loi Realty Company in the labyrinthine Kowloon Walled City, a nostalgic yet dystopian urban enclave. She harbors unspoken feelings for her brash coworker, Hajime Kudo, whose carefree demeanor contrasts with her introspective nature. Their daily interactions unfold against the backdrop of the city’s chaotic, retro-futuristic streets, where past and present seem to blur. Reiko grapples with a strange sense of déjà vu and unexplained memories, hinting at deeper mysteries tied to the city. The evolving dynamic between Reiko and Kudo sets the stage for a poignant romance intertwined with subtle sci-fi elements.

Akira Tachibana, a reserved high school girl and former track star sidelined by injury, finds herself drawn to Masami Kondo, the kind yet unassuming 45-year-old manager of the family restaurant where she works part-time; as she navigates her quiet, unrequited feelings amidst the gentle rhythm of rainy days and everyday life, their unlikely bond deepens, revealing a tender, bittersweet exploration of love, longing, and personal growth against the backdrop of a small-town setting.