Haruto is the son of the head priest of Hibiragi shrine. Kano, the daughter of the tatami maker living next door to the shrine, began learning Japanese archery because she was deeply impressed by the sight of Haruto and him drawing a bow. Separated by a tragic event, the two meet again several years later. The story revolves around Kano and Haruto, who remain at a cautious distance−neither too close nor too far−as they grow up. It depicts with a certain tension the fine subtleties of feeling experienced in the difficult adolescent years.<br><br>
<i>Note: Won the Grand Prize of the 21st Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2017.</i>

The story tells of love caught in a circle of a bad boy and an honor student, amnesia, an Internet message board, love at first sight, layoffs, Japanese archery, and a mother's love. Staged around Hanazono station and its surrounding town, the central character changes from one episode to another, evolving in a human drama.

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