After his trip across Japan, Yuuta Takemoto reflects on his college experiences and realizes how much he has grown. Determined to keep moving forward, he gathers the courage to confess his love to Hagumi Hanamoto, whom he has adored since they first met. However, Hagumi is too preoccupied with understanding the enigmatic Shinobu Morita, who hides his emotional burden behind a playful facade. Elsewhere, Takumi Mayama has stepped into the working world and scores pottery orders for Ayumi Yamada as a gesture of friendship. As they each grapple with challenges in academics, work, love, and friendship, the five friends propel each other towards their destined paths.