Episode 1 - Episode 1
July 1, 2024
⢠23 minutes
Daishin Nakano has just moved from Fukuoka to Tokyo to start university at O University. Overwhelmed by stylish classmates who speak perfect standard Japanese, he feels out of place. He recalls being comforted six months earlier, when mourning his pet cockatiel, by an upperclassmanâTakara Shiga.
Episode 2 - A Kind Escort
July 8, 2024
⢠23 minutes
On orders from club president Minami Uebashi, Takara accompanies Daishin to the hospital after heâs injured during a trial camp. Though blunt, Takaraâs subtle kindness touches Daishin, who becomes eager to thank him with a gift.
Episode 3 - Getting Closer
July 15, 2024
⢠23 minutes
Daishin is delighted when he gives Takara a glass marble and they grow closer. He joins the mountain climbing club and starts to enjoy life in Tokyo, making friends with classmates like Emiri Shinomiya. But something still weighs on his heartâŚ
Episode 4 - Mixed Emotions
July 22, 2024
⢠23 minutes
After Takara casually says, "Some guys like guys," Daishin becomes confused. Is what he feels for Takara admiration or something deeper? Emiri introduces him to âoshi-katsuâ (fangirling/fan activities), which helps him reflect on his feelings.
Episode 5 - Summer Break Blues
July 29, 2024
⢠23 minutes
As summer break begins, Daishin realizes he wonât see Takara for a while and feels down. He spends time with Emiri, Mei Hyodo, and Kenzo Yukawa until he gets invited to the club's fireworks event.
Episode 6 - Mysterious Caller
August 5, 2024
⢠23 minutes
During a hiking meeting, Takara receives a call that excites members Aki Ishikawa and Yui Ogawa, who suspect it's from a girl. Daishin becomes increasingly curiousâand jealousâabout who keeps calling Takara.
Episode 7 - A Feverish Confession
August 12, 2024
⢠23 minutes
After running a fever, Daishin wakes up in Takaraâs room, embarrassed about nearly confessing the night before. Takara confronts him: âDo you like me?â Confused, Daishin is unsure how to respondâuntil Takara kisses him.
Episode 8 - First Date
August 19, 2024
⢠23 minutes
Now dating his crush, Daishin begins to worry heâs not good enough for Takara. To reassure him, Takara suggests going out together. Daishin plans their first dateâbirdwatchingâas a heartfelt gesture.
Episode 9 - Future Talk
August 26, 2024
⢠23 minutes
Takara talks with his best friend Aki about the future. As Daishin becomes a bigger part of his life, Takara wonders if he should stay with him. Wanting to be honest, he invites Daishin on a hike to share his thoughts.
Episode 10 - Back Home to Fukuoka
September 2, 2024
⢠23 minutes
Daishin returns to Fukuoka, worried about his mother Tomiko. Thankfully, her condition isnât serious. He calls Takara that night to update him, and soothed by his voice, falls asleep at peace.
Episode 11 - Spin-off
September 9, 2024
⢠23 minutes
Taishin, now 20 years old and a sophomore in college, celebrates his birthday and Takara cooks him a home-made meal.