恋は雨上がりのように

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. (Unreviewed summary by Grok 2)