Ep. 1: Kyoya Hashiba travels back to 2006 to pursue art and live with future Platinum Generation members.

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After being laid off from SucceedSoft, Kyoya Hashiba returns to his parents' home in Nara, regretting his choice to attend a regular university instead of an arts college. He recalls his time as an intern under boss Eiko Kawasegawa and the cancellation of a project with the prestigious Platinum Generation. Upon waking, Kyoya finds himself ten years in the past, right after graduating high school in the year 2006. He decides to attend the arts college and moves into Share House Kitayama. He meets roommates Aki Shino, Nanako Kogure, and Tsurayuki Rokuonji, who introduce themselves before they attend a welcoming ceremony. There, Professor Misaki Kano warns students about low career prospects. Two weeks later, after attending a mixer, Kyoya realizes he is living with the future members of the Platinum Generation.