Nine Puzzle

Mika lives an ordinary life without clear goals for the future. One day, she watches her classmate Kaede play pool at a billiards lounge. Kaede keeps many hidden secrets, and his demeanor shifts while playing the game. Mika is captivated by his smile during play and becomes drawn into the world of billiards. The story also includes three one-shots: "Platinum," "Ichigo Namida (Strawberry Tears)," and "Wakasama no Jijou (The Youth's Circumstance)."