Seiren

Shoichi is an average guy who has trouble visualizing his future. When he sees how far ahead of him his classmate, Hikari, is in every facet of life, he makes a decision.

The girl who climbed in through Shoichi's window wasn't a ghost, but his classmate Hikari. Her appearance at the summer course rejuvenates him.

Shoichi and Hikari spend more time together during the summer course and eventually end up in the men's bath together after he incorrectly calls her bluff.

Unable to stay in Japan anymore, Kotarou flees to a war zone, where he comes to a standstill yet again. Will he be able to move on?

The Toru arc begins, and Shoichi invites her to join him and the guys in their gaming party.

Shoichi and Toru come up against an unexpected opponent in GusGal.

Shoichi meets Toru's brother, learns more about her past, and invites her to his childhood hangout for a change in pace.

Shoichi heads to ComiMa to help Toru, but he didn't expect to be all fluffy. The Toru arc reaches its end.

A new arc kicks off, as Shoichi and Kyoko both struggle to come to terms with each other's growing up.

Shoichi is spurred on by various events happening around him to ask Kyoko out on a Christmas Eve date.

Shoichi and Kyoko agree to remain friends forever, but Ikuo's stirring display of bravery awakens something within Shoichi.

Shoichi, having decided to go out in a blaze of glory, lays it all on the line to tell Kyoko how he really feels.