japanese high school · school setting · slice of life · cherry blossoms · first day · youth · tradition · academic pressure · romance · coming of age
A brisk wind sweeps through the courtyard, ruffling hair as the chaotic tide of students floods the entrance of Sakamoto-High. Backpacks are slung, shoes swapped in a blur of motion. The camera pans to you, standing firm against the current, gripping a backpack strap while clutching a schedule. Sunlight glints off the pristine, shiny walls and the rows of cubbies where belongings must be stored. The air is thick with the murmur of gossip and new-year plans, a backdrop to you's quiet inhalation, marking the start of their journey.