A chance meeting at the station leads Asa to invite Chiyo to her band club's upcoming performance.

Asa auditions as her band's vocalist. Meanwhile, Makio and Michiko meet up while Kasamachi runs into Tono.

With Valentine's Day approaching and no Valentine, Asa asks others about their plans in hopes of chocolate.

Asa continues working on original lyrics while her classmates face struggles of their own at school.

Asa returns to school and tries her hand at writing lyrics, while Makio battles writer's block.

After discovering Minori's journal, Asa begins skipping school, prompting Makio to search for her.

Introverted novelist Makio and her niece Asa learn to navigate grief, love, and the meaning of family.

As Asa enters summer break, Makio finds herself growing closer with Kasamachi-kun.

Asa struggles to choose an extracurricular activity while remembering Minori's old memories.

When Asa starts high school, Makio struggles with the new responsibilities that come with being his guardian.

Makio and Asa return home to organize their family's belongings. Asa goes to her middle school graduation.

Makio's friend Asa comes to visit to meet him. Later, Makio meets an old acquaintance to seek advice.

Fifteen-year-old Asa, who lost his parents in an accident, goes to live with his eccentric aunt Makio.