Koi wa Ameagari no You ni

Der langweilige Restaurantmanager Masami Kondou und der scharfsinnige Oberschüler Akira Tachibana erleben eine lebhafte Wendung in ihrem Leben, als ihre Blicke aufeinandertreffen.

Masami Kondou is a dull, middle-aged man who's a manager at a restaurant where the female high-school student, Akira Tachibana works at. He can't show dignity to his employees, and cringes to the customer's complaints. Akira gazes at Kondou sharply since he can't do anything right. Kondou gets depressed by Akira's expression of despise. Their lives start to change vividly when their gaze meet. (Source: Amazon)

Akira reflektiert über Kondous Berührung, während er sich von einer bei der Lieferung erlittenen Beinverletzung erholt.

Because Akira injured her leg while delivering something that a customer had forgotten, she had to take some time off from her job. More than about her injury, Akira is thinking about what she felt when Kondou touched her. On the other hand, during her absence at the Garden, Kondou finds out about her past. When it unexpectedly became just the two of them during Kondou's visit, Akira suddenly... (Source: Amazon)

Akira gesteht Kondou ihre Gefühle, trotz der Schwierigkeiten im Team und in der Freundschaft

Akira told Kondou her feelings towards him. But, Kondou didn't take that as a declaration of love. Akira feels depressed about not being able to get along with her juniors in the track team, nor with her best friend, Haruka, but she lets Kondou know how she feels about him again. "I like you." Kondou eventually starts to speak in response to the 17-year-old girl's genuine feelings towards him. (Source: Amazon)

Akira hat während eines Dates mit Kondou und Kase mit romantischen Komplikationen zu kämpfen

Akira gets excited about her date with Kondou. However, Kase finds out about her feelings towards Kondou by accident. He said he'll keep it a secret, but only under the condition that she goes on a date with him. Akira goes on the date with Kase reluctantly, and he tells her that things will definitely not work out between her and Kondou. Meanwhile, the day of Akira's date with Kondou finally arrives. (Source: Amazon)

Akira und Yuuto warten bei Kondous Haus, während er abwesend ist.

Akira took Yuuto back to Kondou's house, but she ends up having to wait there with Yuuto because Kondou wasn't home. There were a lot of books and half-written novels in his room, and seeing this new side of Kondou made Akira's heart flutter. They hear Kondou's footsteps, and Akira hides in the closet because Yuuto suggested that they should surprise Kondou. However... (Source: Amazon)

Akira und Haruka treffen sich während der Sommerferien wieder, bevor ein plötzlicher Regensturm Akira dazu bringt, Kondou in der Bibliothek zu treffen.

Sweltering hot summer break. Akira, who's taking remedial classes bumped into Haruka, and they go to school together for the first time in ages. Haruka wanted to find out the future of their friendship, but the bus arrives to school before she could bring up the subject, and they each go their ways. Akira went to a library during the sudden rain and meets Kondou by accident. (Source: Amazon)

Schwerer Regen

Akira versucht, ihre platonische Bindung zu Kondou während eines Sturms in Romantik zu verwandeln.

Haruka was hugged by Kondou during a typhoon, but she was feeling depressed because Kondou said they were friends. Akira wants to change their friendship to a romantic relationship, but she doesn't know what to do. One day, while Akira was exchanging opinions about Rashomon with Kondou, she realizes that she should be able to create an opportunity to change that, and she makes a drastic move. (Source: Amazon)

Akira und Haruka prallen beim Festival aufeinander, während Kondou sich mit einem alten Freund wiedertrifft

Akira invited Haruka to the summer festival. They got along only for a moment. Their suppressed feelings collide, and they get into a fight. On the other hand, Kondou meets Chihiro for the first time in 10 years, and they reminisce about how they always used to write novels in college. Kondou faced his friend. Akira turned her back on her friend. The two carrying different pain, meet at Garden. (Source: Amazon)

Kondou vernachlässigt Akira auf einer Buchmesse, während er sich obsessiv mit Literatur beschäftigt

Akira and Kondou go to the secondhand book fair under the pretext of him recommending a book to her as a friend. However, Kondou gets too excited about the books and neglects Akira. He's always fallen in love with literature, pursued it, and hurt the people around him. Kondou hates himself for repeating the same thing again. Akira directly gazes at Kondou while this is happening, and says... (Source: Amazon)

Das Herbst-Laufteam diskutiert eine Rückkehr, während Akira und Haruka mit Regen zu kämpfen haben und Kondou über Romane nachdenkt

In the midst of autumn, the track team talks about a student who made a comeback after suffering the same injury as Akira. On the way home, Akira walks pass Haruka who is taking shelter from the rain. Unable to approach Akira, Haruka makes a drastic move. Meanwhile, Kondou realizes his feelings for novels after a talk with Chihiro. Akira and Kondou, who will take a step forward in this muddy path? (Source: Amazon)

Akira und Kondou reflektieren über ihre sich wandelnden Leben und sich überschneidenden Gedanken.

The halls after school are filled with students' chatter. The warm heart of youth heats the chilling air. Akira feels as if she is the only one left behind as everything around her changes. Kondou is busy at the restaurant and the company's HQ. He turns to his manuscript at night. Akira thinks of Kondou, and Kondou thinks of Akira. Their thoughts intersect and something lies ahead for their tomorrow. (Source: Amazon)