Kamigami no Asobi

With the spring of her third year of high school approaching, protagonist Kusanagi Yui one day hears a voice calling her from the shrine storehouse of her home. Lured into the storehouse, she discovers a glowing sword. The moment she touches the sword, Yui experiences a powerful shock that knocks her unconscious--

Summoned to the garden, through the guidance of a young man named Apollon Yui discovers she is trapped inside the academy. Yui is surprised and stunned when the garden's creator Zeus appears.

The gods begin their school life at Zeus' orders. Yui suggests holding a seaside school to encourage the gods ignoring Zeus' orders and skipping class to begin attending classes. The day of the seaside school, with the help of Apollon, Tsukito, and Baldr, Hades, Takeru and even Loki show up. Everyone is excited when they arrive at the beach. Just when the gods change into their swim trunks to...

The gods begin club activities to learn more about the human heart. While the other gods choose various clubs, god of the underworld Hades does not participate. Yui grow worried over Hades' refusal to associate with others. One night Yui goes stargazing with Hades, but it suddenly begins raining.

While the other gods begin participating in clubs, only Takeru, god of the sea, stubbornly refuses to join one. A concerned Yui unsuccessfully attempts to persuade him to join a club. One day, Yui comes across Takeru practicing with swords. When Takeru learns Yui has been practicing swordplay for years, he agrees to join a club if she beats him in a sword fight--?!

One autumn day, Yui and the gods plan a moon viewing. Japanese god of the moon Tsukito agrees to prepare for the event, but collapses from overwork on the day of the event. As Tsukito ignores the words of his concerned brother, Thoth tells him he cannot graduate like this.

The season suddenly changes from autumn to winter. The students decide to hold a Christmas market with booths presented by the countries of the gods' mythologies. While the other gods are excited for the event, Norse god of light Balder is disappointed to work on a separate booth from Yui.

During the Christmas market, Balder and Loki face off before Yui. Loki tells a bewildered and concerned Yui to stay away from Balder, and at this rate, they'll both get hurt. Surprised, Yui tries to question Loki, but Balder resents Loki for his interference and uses his divine powers--?!

Six months have passed since the academy opened. Yui is shocked when Thoth announces midterm exams will be held. However, the gods who have deepened their friendships over six months are optimistic and decide to study together.

Zeus rewards his students with a play in recognition of their strong performance on the midterm exam. Everyone is shocked when Thoth orders them to put on a play for the whole school tomorrow, but Apollon cheerfully declares they can do it together. Deciding on Cinderella, Yui plays Cinderella at the recommendation of the gods, but who will be wed to Cinderella--?!

Balder suddenly collapses after the play ends. A concerned Apollon and Yui go to check on him and overhear a conversation between Norse gods Loki and Thor. "I will kill Balder."

Balder throws himself into the sea to save the world. Loki pursues the sinking Balder when a blindingly bright column of light appears. The surroudning area is covered in a strange darkness.