Slow Start

Hana Ichinose, a 17-year-old high school student, faces a challenging transition to a new school due to having missed a year. This "slow start" status, meaning she's a year older than her classmates, adds to her anxiety. During her introduction, the teacher reveals it's her birthday, prompting Hana to meet classmates Tamate Momochi, Kanmuri Sengoku, and Eiko Tokura. Through interactions with these three, Hana begins to form meaningful connections.