Story

In the winter of 1998, Kohei is an ordinary student until another life quietly awakens inside him. Like soft snow, that inner world blankets his routine and reshapes what he thought his days could be. Amid this emergence, certain bonds remain steadfast—the warmth of someone he loves that ties him to the world he knows. As he discovers the depth of those bonds, time begins to glow, and he wonders which realm he truly inhabits and who will be by his side as the seasons shift. The tale weaves memory, longing, and the power of connection into an intimate journey that invites you to walk with Kohei through shifting feelings and fragile, beautiful moments. The changing seasons mirror his inner voyage, turning familiar places into turning points.

Characters

• Mizuka Nagamori — Kohei’s childhood friend and classmate. A busybody who wakes him every morning and can’t help worrying about him. Birthday: September 26. The two have shared a lifetime of small moments and misadventures, and Mizuka’s steady concern anchors Kohei even when she teases him. Her gratitude for their early bond runs deep, and she believes that meeting as children shaped who he is today. Her presence is a constant reminder that friendship can endure, even as words spoken in the past feel like they’ve faded with time.
• Misaki Kawana — Kohei’s senior who lost her eyesight in a childhood accident. In a world of darkness, her personality overflows with light, warmth, and sociability. She loves the school’s katsu curry and greets life with a smile that can soften any moment. Birthday: June 3. Misaki’s cool eyes and encouraging words invite Kohei to speak freely, to be himself, and to face truth with gentleness. Her optimism and resilience become a guiding thread as Kohei navigates the dual realities that awaken within him.