Orange Days (2004)
Episode 1 - The Madonna Who Lost Her Voice
April 11, 2004 • 73 minutes
Kai Yuki, a college senior studying social welfare psychology, struggles to get any job offers. One day, he sees a girl playing the violin on campus.
Episode 2 - The Beginning of Love
April 18, 2004 • 47 minutes
Tasked with assisting Sae, Maho asks Kai for help. After hearing about Sae’s past from her friend Akane, Kai tries to recover the violin she sold.
Episode 3 - Your Tears
April 25, 2004 • 47 minutes
Kai arranges for a semi-pro student orchestra to hold an audition for Sae. She is overjoyed when she passes, but a complication soon arises.
Episode 4 - My Broken Heart
May 2, 2004 • 47 minutes
At Keita's suggestion, Kai and his friends start keeping a shared diary. Later, Maho stuns Kai by telling him they should take some time apart.
Episode 5 - An Evening of Secrets
May 9, 2004 • 47 minutes
In celebration of Akane’s job offer, Keita invites the Orange Group members on a camping trip. Kai runs into Maho at a café, but Sano soon shows up.
Episode 6 - Her Love
May 16, 2004 • 47 minutes
When Sae struggles to find a job that piques her interest, Kai suggests that she play piano. She asks her mom for lessons after seeing a job listing.
Episode 7 - I Love You
May 23, 2004 • 47 minutes
An old friend from when Sae studied abroad in America asks her out on a date. Despite his jealous feelings, Kai helps her calm her nerves.
Episode 8 - The Couple That Is Bound Together
May 30, 2004 • 47 minutes
Sae's fear of getting hurt causes her to act coldly toward Kai and anger him. Akane invites the Orange Group to the beach to help them make up.
Episode 9 - A Sad Fate
June 6, 2004 • 47 minutes
When her mother gets invited to join a German orchestra, Sae must decide if she’ll move with her or stay in Japan. Later, she runs into an old friend.
Episode 10 - You Are Not Here
June 13, 2004 • 47 minutes
After Sae's hearing worsens, her mother suggests surgery for the first time. The Orange Group hangs out one last time before Shohei leaves for Tibet.
Episode 11 - Your Voice
June 20, 2004 • 60 minutes
Life goes on for the remaining Orange Group members. After Shohei returns for graduation, Kai admits over drinks that he still has feelings for Sae.
