When Winter Comes Again

—Amid the falling snow, her world remained colorless. Kuno Hasegawa has always been drawn to Mai Fujisaki — the quiet girl who seems to live in her own world. He doesn’t know what she’s holding back. He just knows he wants to be there. But the closer he gets, the more he realizes: some people aren’t just quiet. They’re fading.

—Amid the falling snow, her world remained colorless. The story follows the protagonist, Kuno Hasegawa, a high school student who has always had deep feelings for Mai Fujisaki, a mysterious and reserved girl in his class. The narrative unfolds over the course of a winter season, where each day brings new encounters and moments that draw the protagonist and Mai closer together, leading them to form a satisfying romance. Through their journey, they each find a sense of belonging and understanding, ultimately realizing that love can flourish even in the coldest of seasons.