Drama
With her gloomy demeanor, Sawako has a hard time fitting in. But when an outgoing classmate approaches her, life takes a turn for the better.


Because of her eerie demeanor, Sawako has been called "Sadako" since the fourth grade. She wishes she can be more like her friendly classmate, Kazehaya.

The new seating arrangements are decided by raffle. Sawako braces for everyone avoiding her again, but then Kazehaya speaks up.

A pretty girl named Kurumi approaches Sawako and the two become friends. But Kurumi has a history with Kazehaya, and she may have hidden intentions.

Chizuru goes shopping for a birthday present for Ryu. The two of them are really close, but it turns out that Chizuru has feelings for someone else.

Winter break is just around the corner. Sawako really wants to go to the Christmas party, but her parents want her to celebrate the day with them.

On Valentine's Day, Sawako brings lots of gift-wrapped homemade chocolates to school. She wants to give some to Kazehaya, but she's too nervous.

Worried, Ayane and Chizuru rush out to find Sawako. They find her on the roof of the school, heartbroken over what Kazehaya said to her.

Things are going so well for Sawako and Kazehaya, and even her parents seem to approve. Chizuru finds out that Ryu has feelings for someone.

Everyone's thinking about their life plans. When Kazehaya tells his father that he wants to take over his business some day, his father isn't happy.

When she finds out that Sawako also wants to become a teacher, Kurumi swallows her pride and asks Sawako for a favor.

Kazehaya works hard to show his father he's serious about becoming a sports trainer. Sawako thinks about applying to Sapporo University of Education.

Graduation day arrives. Sawako and Kurumi get their university entrance results, and everyone scatters to pursue their various different dreams.

Sawako Kuronuma

Shōta Kazehaya

Ryū Sanada

Ayane Yano

Chizuru Yoshida

Yōko Kuronuma

Kitao Kuronuma


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