Rumbling Hearts

Haruka finally confesses her love for classmate Takayuki. But the dream-come-true quickly sours, as even the best intentions cannot stand up to the emotions of the young at heart.

Life could not be better for Haruka and Takayuki. But unexpected feelings of jealousy drive Mitsuki to meddle. Running late for his date with Haruka, Takayuki bumps into Mitsuki once again.

Three years have passed since the accident, and Haruka is still in a coma. Takayuki and Mitsuki are in a loveless relationship and ridden with guilt. Of their old group, only Shinji has made something of his life.

Things finally begin working out for Takayuki and Mitsuki - until Haruka wakes up and asks to see Takayuki. Suffering from amnesia, she believes they are all still in high school together.

Flashback: Guilt-ridden Mitsuki has been taking care of grief-stricken Takayuki as best she can. After she reaches out to finally confess her long-hidden love, Akane finds out about it in the worst possible way.

Takayuki visits Haruka every day, remembering that she was once the most important thing in his life - and wondering if she still is. Meanwhile, Mitsuki’s attempts to visit Haruka are stopped by an angry Akane.

Akane accuses Takayuki of playing with Haruka’s feelings. Mitsuki, upset by her suspicions that the young man still loves his high school sweetheart, makes matters worse with a night out on the town.

A visit with Haruka drives Mitsuki to present Takayuki with an ultimatum, and she forces him to stop visiting the hospital. Unfortunately, Instead of getting better, their home life gets much, much worse.

Everyone’s lives are spiraling out of control. Takayuki doesn’t seem to have even the slightest interest in the promotion being offered to him at work, and Mitsuki’s drinking is getting worse.

When Haruka finally asks what day it is and how much time has passed, frustrated Akane tells her sister the harsh truth, sending everyone into a panic. Meanwhile, Mitsuki has hit rock bottom.

Lives plummet into chaos: Mitsuki’s seduction of Shinji leads to regret. Haruka collapses back into a coma. Akane disappears without a trace. And Takayuki’s illness progresses to the point of collapse.

After confessing her affair with Shinji to Takayuki, Mitsuki’s worst fears are confirmed. Meanwhile, Haruka regains consciousness - and has no memory of her last awakening.

Realizing that three years have passed and things change, Haruka asks Takayuki if he’s dating anyone else. He tells here there’s no one. But when Mitsuki visits at the young girl’s request, Haruka learns the truth.

Haruka has gained new confidence and tells Takayuki that they must part ways. Realizing that he needs Mitsuki, Takayuki begins a desperate search for the one he truly loves.