A psychology major meets a prickly violinist on campus. As they communicate through sign language, their new relationship helps them face their fears.
4/11/2004
Kai Yuki, a college senior studying social welfare psychology, struggles to get any job offers. One day, he sees a girl playing the violin on campus.
4/18/2004
Tasked with assisting Sae, Maho asks Kai for help. After hearing about Sae’s past from her friend Akane, Kai tries to recover the violin she sold.
4/25/2004
Kai arranges for a semi-pro student orchestra to hold an audition for Sae. She is overjoyed when she passes, but a complication soon arises.
5/2/2004
At Keita's suggestion, Kai and his friends start keeping a shared diary. Later, Maho stuns Kai by telling him they should take some time apart.
5/9/2004
In celebration of Akane’s job offer, Keita invites the Orange Group members on a camping trip. Kai runs into Maho at a café, but Sano soon shows up.
5/16/2004
When Sae struggles to find a job that piques her interest, Kai suggests that she play piano. She asks her mom for lessons after seeing a job listing.
5/23/2004
An old friend from when Sae studied abroad in America asks her out on a date. Despite his jealous feelings, Kai helps her calm her nerves.
5/30/2004
Sae's fear of getting hurt causes her to act coldly toward Kai and anger him. Akane invites the Orange Group to the beach to help them make up.
6/6/2004
When her mother gets invited to join a German orchestra, Sae must decide if she’ll move with her or stay in Japan. Later, she runs into an old friend.
6/13/2004
After Sae's hearing worsens, her mother suggests surgery for the first time. The Orange Group hangs out one last time before Shohei leaves for Tibet.
6/20/2004
Life goes on for the remaining Orange Group members. After Shohei returns for graduation, Kai admits over drinks that he still has feelings for Sae.
