Season 1

2026 · 12 episodes

Bound by a shared love of film, two high school boys spend a life-changing summer falling for each other.

1The Beginning of SummerA casual question about romance leaves Wataru stunned and sets his friendship with Chiharu on a new path.
2Pilgrimage to a Filming LocationChiharu invites Wataru to visit the filming locations of a movie during their summer vacation.
3Summer, Growing ApartAfter visiting the movie filming locations together, Wataru and Chiharu grow closer.
4The Summer without YouThe two plan their final movie location pilgrimage, but a typhoon forces them to cancel. Instead, Wataru Toda invites Chiharu Saeki to watch a movie at his home, unexpectedly bringing them closer.
5The Summer I Met YouChiharu stops coming to school, leaving Wataru devastated. Then, Wataru receives a letter in which Chiharu writes about how they first met as children and shares his true feelings for him. Believing they'll never see each other again, Wataru falls into despair. But then, Hiraoka says something completely unexpected that changes everything.
6The End of Our SummerWataru searches for the missing Chiharu, following the letter he left behind as he runs toward the final movie location pilgrimage site, determined to confess his own feelings.
7Reunion — Summer Is ApproachingWataru finally reunites with Chiharu, who has returned from abroad. Wataru is invited to the movies by Niimi, a senior coworker at his part-time job, but... Meanwhile, Chiharu seems to be quite close with Akiyoshi, his former classmate from Canada... At last, the college arc begins!
8A Frustrating SummerWataru and Chiharu reunite and confess their feelings to each other. On Wataru’s birthday, the two spend a special time together at Chiharu’s house, watching movies and cooking. The next day, however, Wataru’s message remains unread. Growing anxious, he heads to Chiharu’s house, only to find…
9A Lovely Summer DayChiharu’s birthday arrives, and the two celebrate by drinking together. Wataru wants to take their relationship one step further, but he hesitates between intimacy and insecurity.
10The Continuation of That SummerWataru worries that Chiharu might leave him again, while Chiharu still feels guilty for having hurt him in the past. Unable to be honest about their true feelings, the two find their relationship shaken by a proposal from Akiyoshi. Meanwhile, during a drinking party celebrating Wataru’s birthday, an unexpected incident changes the course of the night.
11Summer, This Pain in My ChestWataru and Chiharu visit a location made famous by the film Blueprint together with Akiyoshi. Wataru wants to confront Chiharu about his plans to study abroad, but mistrust drives the two apart. Amid the tension, Wataru suffers a fall on a mountain trail...
12In the Midst of Summer with YouWataru and Chiharu keep missing each other. After a heart-to-heart with Niimi, Chiharu takes a hard look at his true feelings. Meanwhile, learning Chiharu's true intentions from Akiyoshi, Wataru heads to the place filled with their shared memories.

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