Blurb[]
"The letter from the future details the regret felt by everyone for being unable to celebrate Kakeru's birthday. As such, high school Naho and the gang pester Kakeru about what he wants until the big day. On the other hand, 26 year-old Naho and the gang gather at the late Kakeru's grandmother's house to celebrate his birthday, like they had promised in the past."
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Plot Summary[]
Naho learns that Suwa also received a letter written by himself ten years in the future. Once confirming at school the next day that Kakeru has an upcoming birthday, Naho and her friends plan to celebrate it together. Ten years later, Naho and her friends gather around Kakeru's memorial. Suwa gives a flower bouquet to Naho, telling her that Kakeru had always been in love with her. Back ten years ago, Takako, Azusa, Hagita, Naho and Suwa respectively give soccer tickets, a manga, a lunch bag and a flower bouquet as presents to Kakeru, who then gives Suwa's flower bouquet to Naho and confesses his feelings for her. Naho and Suwa shockingly learn from their letters that Kakeru will attempt to commit suicide nine days after his birthday. Kakeru blames himself for his mother's death when he brushed off her messages to take her to the hospital while he spent the afternoon with Naho and her friends on the first day of school. After Kakeru admits to having suicidal thoughts, Kakeru is embraced by Suwa, who encourages him to let go of his guilt and regret. Naho then candidly confesses her feelings for him.