About this season
Reclusive novelist Makio Koudai has always preferred the company of books—but when her sister and brother-in-law pass away, Makio unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi. As they navigate grief, clashing personalities, and the challenges of living together, the two slowly open their hearts to each other, discovering warmth, understanding, and the meaning of family.
Episodes (13)
1. Overflow
7.8Aired 4 January 2026 • 24 min
When 15-year-old Asa loses her parents to an accident, she's taken in by her strange aunt, Makio.
2. Wrap
8.3Aired 11 January 2026 • 24 min
Makio's friend visits to meet Asa. Later, Makio meets with an old acquaintance for some advice.
3. Discard
8.5Aired 18 January 2026 • 24 min
Makio and Asa return home to sort through her family's belongings, and Asa attends middle school graduation.
4. Cower
8.8Aired 25 January 2026 • 24 min
Asa begins high school as Makio grapples with the new responsibilities of being her guardian.
5. Decide
8.5Aired 1 February 2026 • 24 min
Asa struggles to choose an extracurricular activity as she recalls old memories of Minori.
6. Overlap
8.8Aired 8 February 2026 • 24 min
As Asa enters summer break, Makio finds herself growing closer with Kasamachi-kun.
7. Leave in Writing
8.8Aired 15 February 2026 • 24 min
As Makio weighs what to do with Minori's journal, she meets Emiri's mother and learns of Minori's past.
8. Wander
8.8Aired 22 February 2026 • 24 min
After discovering Minori's journal, Asa begins skipping school, prompting Makio to search for her.
9. Intersect
8.0Aired 1 March 2026 • 24 min
Asa returns to school and tries her hand at writing lyrics, while Makio battles writer’s block.
10. Bind
8.8Aired 8 March 2026 • 24 min
Asa continues working on original lyrics while her classmates face struggles of their own at school.
11. Set Free
8.0Aired 15 March 2026 • 24 min
With Valentine's Day approaching and no Valentine, Asa asks others about their plans in hopes of chocolate.
12. Find
6.5Aired 22 March 2026 • 24 min
Asa auditions as her band's vocalist. Meanwhile, Makio and Michiko meet up while Kasamachi runs into Tono.
13. Morning Is Here
8.0Aired 29 March 2026 • 24 min
A chance meeting at the station leads Asa to invite Chiyo to her band club’s upcoming performance.