Sae Iwata, a slightly tougher-than-average girl, falls for the gentle smile of Kouki Kamishiro, a delicate boy, back in elementary school. By the time they enter junior high school, Kuoki has grown into a charming and popular teen who now feels out of reach. When they are assigned to the sports festival committee together, Sae’s long-hidden first love begins to stir once more.
Episodes
12
Aired
Fall 2025
Score
7.1
Popularity
#2436
ShoujoHeterosexualFemale ProtagonistPrimarily Teen CastSchoolTennisSchool ClubShogi
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