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Season 1

Season 1 • 2024

3.5 / 5

Taishin moves to Tokyo to reunite with Takara, who once comforted him, only to face initial rejection. Undeterred, he pursues a heartfelt connection.

Episodes

1. Episode 1

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 upperclassman—Takara Shiga.

2024-07-0123 min

2. A Kind Escort

On orders from club president Minami Uebashi, Takara accompanies Daishin to the hospital after he’s injured during a trial camp. Though blunt, Takara’s subtle kindness touches Daishin, who becomes eager to thank him with a gift.

2024-07-0823 min

3. Getting Closer

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 heart…

2024-07-1523 min

4. Mixed Emotions

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 “oshi-katsu” (fangirling/fan activities), which helps him reflect on his feelings.

2024-07-2223 min

5. Summer Break Blues

As summer break begins, Daishin realizes he won’t 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.

2024-07-2923 min

6. Mysterious Caller

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 curious—and jealous—about who keeps calling Takara.

2024-08-0523 min

7. A Feverish Confession

After running a fever, Daishin wakes up in Takara’s room, embarrassed about nearly confessing the night before. Takara confronts him: “Do you like me?” Confused, Daishin is unsure how to respond—until Takara kisses him.

2024-08-1223 min

8. First Date

Now dating his crush, Daishin begins to worry he’s not good enough for Takara. To reassure him, Takara suggests going out together. Daishin plans their first date—birdwatching—as a heartfelt gesture.

2024-08-1923 min

9. Future Talk

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.

2024-08-2623 min

10. Back Home to Fukuoka

Daishin returns to Fukuoka, worried about his mother Tomiko. Thankfully, her condition isn’t serious. He calls Takara that night to update him, and soothed by his voice, falls asleep at peace.

2024-09-0223 min

11. Spin-off

Taishin, now 20 years old and a sophomore in college, celebrates his birthday and Takara cooks him a home-made meal.

2024-09-0923 min