About this season
Junichi Asakura lives with his adoptive sister Nemu in the crescent-shaped island of Hatsune Jima, a place where cherry blossoms bloom throughout the year. In this island, people have mysterious powers and attributes. For example, Junichi has the power to see other people's dreams, and he was also taught by his grandmother to magically create sweets. One day, Junichi's cousin and childhood friend, Sakura Yoshino came back from America all of a sudden. To Junichi's surprise, she looks exactly the same as the girl that moved away six years ago, and hasn't aged one bit. And she came back to remind Junichi of their childhood promise... It is a bittersweet tale of magic, love, hidden desires, and unattainable dreams.
Episodes (26)
1. Can't I Fall in Love?
Aired 5 July 2003 • 25 min
The Asakura siblings are surprised when a new transfer student, Sakura Yoshino, appears.
2. The Dark Nemu Explodes
Aired 12 July 2003 • 25 min
Sakura's insistent affections manage to upset Nemu.
3. So, it's a bannana, eh?
Aired 19 July 2003 • 25 min
While Miharu is in the hospital, Junichi must take care of an android based on Miharu's appearance and personality.
4. Canary Under the Cherry Tree
Aired 27 July 2003 • 25 min
A mishap with Sakura and Nemu causes Junichi to go hungry for much of the day, but Kotori, the girl he hears singing in the park, offers him one of his favorite foods.
5. Because I'm a Maid...
Aired 2 August 2003 • 25 min
On a day he skips class, Jun'ichi rescues Yoriko, a cat-eared maid, from torment by local children. She offers to serve as the Asakuras' maid in return, but she has zero experience in any maid skills.
6. Let's Go to the Ocean!
Aired 9 August 2003 • 25 min
Jun'ichi invites his friends to the beach, little realizing a certain promise he made earlier.
7. Welcome to the Mizukoshi House!
Aired 16 August 2003 • 25 min
Sun'ichi helps Moe get to school under the nose of the hall monitors,and she invites him to a nabe meal in return.
8. Utamaro's Spring
Aired 23 August 2003 • 25 min
9. Mysterious Poet
Aired 30 August 2003 • 25 min
Nemu keeps receiving various anonymous poems, from a secret admirer.
10. Because I Want You to Listen...
Aired 6 September 2003 • 25 min
Junichi agrees to go to Kotori's recital but in the same time he has to meet with Nemu.
11. Let's Go Outside!
Aired 13 September 2003 • 25 min
Jun'ichi,Nemu,Sakura,and Suginami try various plans to coas the hikikomori yoriko outside.
12. We're Only Pretending to Be Lovers!
Aired 20 September 2003 • 25 min
Mako asks Jun'ichi an unusual favor to help her turn down a persistent girl suitor.
13. Sakura's Chest Throbbing?
Aired 27 September 2003 • 25 min
Suginami sponsors a trip to a jungle-themed resort, where Moe causes a bit of a ruckus.
14. Shopping Puppy-Style
Aired 4 October 2003 • 25 min
As Nemu ponders the Asakuras' finances,Miharu asks Jun'ichi to take her shoping. They run into Nemu, who does a little shoping of her own.
15. Summary
Aired 11 October 2003 • 25 min
16. The Unskilled Magician
Aired 18 October 2003 • 25 min
17. A Feeling That Will Never Reach You
Aired 25 October 2003 • 25 min
18. A Secret for Only Those Two
Aired 1 November 2003 • 25 min
19. The Time When I'm Happy
Aired 8 November 2003 • 25 min
After the entire school finds out how the relationship between Junichi and Nemu has developed, Sakura and Suginami try to stop them before they take their relationship even further.
20. Feelings Brushing By
Aired 15 November 2003 • 25 min
Seeing Jun'ichi and Nemu closer than ever before, Sakura tries to pull them apart using Jun'ichi's sense of honor, sparking a heated quarrel between the two girls. That night, Nemu collapses in Jun'ichi's arms, with cherry blossom petals falling from her lips.
21. Sakura's Decision
Aired 22 November 2003 • 25 min
After a welcoming party for Sakura, the Asakuras and their friends repair the neglected Yoshino house. Sakura shoots down Aisia's hopes of magic lessons, and tries to explain the dangers of magic.
22. Wonderful Memories
Aired 29 November 2003 • 25 min
Nemu manages to regain consciousness, to the relief of Jun'ichi and his friends. Yoriko asks Jun'ichi for her "wages": a date at night. Together they share Yoriko's dream, going to school together and building wonderful memories with the boy Misaki fell in love with.
23. An Honest Confession
Aired 6 December 2003 • 25 min
Kotori realizes that her telepathic power is fading, sensing only painful noise when she tries to probe anyone but Jun'ichi. She focuses her attention on him, as being able to sense his thoughts puts her at ease; however, her friends point out that she is also falling in love.
24. The Door Into Memories
Aired 13 December 2003 • 25 min
Miharu the android, in order to become more like her human counterpart, attempts to search for Miharu's memories within herself, despite the fact that they weren't a part of her programming, and the fact that such searching greatly shortens her lifespan.
25. Breaking Hearts
Aired 20 December 2003 • 25 min
Nemu, who is still in the hospital, is visited by Mako and Suginami, but she doesn't remember who they are.
26. Final Episode
Aired 27 December 2003 • 25 min
Nemu, still affected by amnesia and dazed, wanders away from home. Junichi goes looking for her.