The Story begins with the mysterious Murasaki Chan her hands clad in sleek black gloves leaning over a boy lost in peaceful Slumber with a soft whisper to his instructor she tries to Rouse him from his dreams but curiosity overtakes her and she slips off one glove letting her bare fingers graze his cheek in an instant a vided vision floods her mind a glimpse into the near future where the boy nervously slips an engagement ring Onto her finger she radiant in a stunning wedding gown blushes with joy startled by the Revelation Murasaki instinctively leans in closer
her unique ability to Glimpse the future through touch usually uncontrollable has shocked her today more than ever in this fleeting moment she learns that this boy is destined to be her husband overwhelmed by her thoughts she unintentionally sits on him reflecting on how her ability revealed their future Marriage resolving to keep both her powers and the vision of their fate a secret she stays silent as he awakens with a confused expression she flustered and nervous awkwardly greets him with a good morning despite it being evening he is still in a light sleep but as he
fully awakens and sees her sitting on him he shouts in confusion realizing her blunder she hurriedly stands up almost losing her balance in the process taking a moment to collect herself she Nervously inquires about this month's rent but upon seeing his gloomy expression as he covers his mouth with his hands she instantly realizes he has forgotten to pay her rent again when she sternly questions him he somberly admits that he doesn't have the money noticing his despondent demeanor and his apologies for missing the payment she grips his shirt sleeve with surprising Force nearly causing him
to stumble she instructs him to speak with her father As a landlord of this lace and settle his moveout date however upon hearing this his face pales with fear as he vehemently declines to accompany her insisting he intends to pay the rent showing her his laptop he pleads for an extension on the rent due date explaining he is working on a novel and awaiting the manuscript fee with his hands clasped in a gesture of desperation he promises to pay the rent as soon as he completes his work as he Sits before his laptop attempting to
craft his script his anxious expression betrays his inability to focus the reason for his distraction is none other than Murasaki seated beside him leisurely reading his finished book while insisting he speed up his writing when she finally lifts her gaze from the pages and sweetly asks if she's being too demanding he offers a sheepish smile clearly not used to working under such stress with a sorrowful tone he softly Suggests that he could perform much better if instead of rushing him she might consider bringing him dinner Murasaki first shoots him a fiery glare But ultimately agrees
albeit reluctantly as she enters the grocery store scanning the shelves she's torn between options knowing he loves junk food but it's bad for his health after making her choices she arrives at his house still in her black gloves only to find him lying comfortably on the floor instead of Working when on his script seeing her he immediately tries to explain claiming he's just relaxing his mind and joking that his thoughts are a trade secret without acknowledging his excuse she simply holds up the groceries and asks if he's ready to eat as she sets the food
on the table he's impressed by the healthy choices and surprised asks if she actually likes eating this kind of food curious he then inquires about what she usually eats his question catches Her offg guard and blushing she shyly admits that her usual meals are egg sandwiches upon hearing this he suddenly jumps up as if inspired and starts typing on his laptop with excitement he eagerly asks for her permission to include a character in his script a high school girl who loves egg sandwiches she grows more confused when he asks why she prepared such healthy food
for him she explains that she thought men in the 30s typically avoid oily and unhealthy food He stares at her for a moment puzzled then quickly adds her comment to the script this slightly irritates her as it feels like he's writing her exact thoughts into his story but she stays quiet the next morning while sweeping her house and Gathering the trash she warmly greets isumi San who is collecting the burnable waste wishing him a good morning and a pleasant day realizing something important she heads over to shima's house to remind him to Take out his
burnable trash since it's the collection day however she's filled with sorrow when she notices his carelessness the door wasn't even locked and it opens with a simple click frustration builds as she enters and sees the kitchen filled with unwashed dishes and laundry that desperately needs attention she knocks on his room door trying to wake him up while reminding him about trash day but as she opens the door an overpowering stench of Cigarettes hits her causing her to quickly cover her nose in disgust despite the discomfort she hurries into the room opens the windows and airs
it out while still covering her face in frustration after leaving his house as Murasaki enters school she walks through the corridor with her friend humming Softly her friend curiously asks about her cheerful mood wondering if it's because of that Sensei Murasaki seems lost in thought but doesn't get a chance To reply before she accidentally collides with a girl running from the opposite direction both girls apologize and Murasaki offers her a book written by her father's guest shijima banry Sensei however her friend quickly grabs her arm and forcefully stops her from handing out the book so
casually later after Home Room ends their teacher dismisses the class Siri Chan her friend asks Murasaki to go home together but Murasaki abruptly declines saying she'll See her tomorrow she swiftly leaves the classroom leaving Siri behind stunned by her sudden departure after leaving school Murasaki Sprints to the bookstore arriving out of breath and panting so heavily that the shopkeeper grows concerned after composing herself she purchases a book written by Shima banry holding the book in her hands she finds a spot on the park stairs beneath the trees and stares at the cover her her face
blushing as she reads shima's name Her mind drifts back to that morning when she entered his room filled with cigarette smoke and saw him standing there cigarette in hand blowing smoke meanwhile back at his apartment Shima is once again chain smoking his hair messy as Murasaki reads his book outside he sits in front of his laptop struggling to concentrate scratching his head in frustration as he attempts to write his script Murasaki is utterly entranced by shima's book after finishing it she Rushes to his apartment and knocks on his door when he opens it with a
smile he playfully tells her not to hurry over so often reminding her that he's not going anywhere until his rent is settled he's pleasantly surprised when she shares how much she enjoyed his book her mind brimming with ideas about it with a grin he thanks her for both her kind words and the lunch she left in his kitchen which uplifted his spirits and motivated him to continue writing However with a teasing tone she enters his room declaring she'll start charging him for those lunches insisting that if he starves he'll be of no use for paying
rent as he locks the door behind her shijima admires her Fierce Spirit while she clutches his book her cheeks flushed with affection as shijima hands over the apartment rent he thanks her for her patience counting the money Murasaki warns him to ensure he pays on time next month then noticing the numerous books Piled in the cubby she curiously asks if he has a lot he readily agrees inviting her to read them all for a fun experience now sitting on the couch Shima relaxes while Murasaki perches on the floor leaning against the couch as she immerses
herself in a book observing him growing sleepy she removes her black gloves and gently touches his hands seeking a glimpse of their future together instantly a vision materializes She sees herself in cozy winter attire while he holds her hands confessing his feelings despite their 16-year age difference in his own insecurities calling her name he stumbles through a heartfelt confession caught in this enchanting future morisaki blushes and admits she likes him too sitting together on the couch her heart brimming with affection she dreams about a beautiful future with shijima the following month dressed Impeccably Murasaki knocks
on shima's door inquiring about this month's rent after several persistent knocks she raises her voice demanding to know if he plans to pay the rent or not eventually he opens the door with a disheveled appearance signaling her to be quiet by pointing to his lips indicating that he doesn't want the neighbors to think he's unable to pay with an adorable smile she teasingly suggests that his inability to pay rent on time might be the reason for His messy look causing him a moment of embarrassment however he quickly recovers grinning as he reassures her that he
will pay the rent punctually this month as she settles onto the couch he informs her that she has chosen to start his Series in September standing before her shijima hesitantly admits his doubts about whether he will succeed or not observing his cheerful demeanor Murasaki feels a sense of ease but her mind drifts Back to the Future she Glimpsed when she touched him while he slept on the couch she remembers the September scene where he expressed gratitude for her support suddenly this realization prompts her to spring up startling shijima blushing at the thought of that future
September where he appeared joyful she exuberantly congratulates him sharing her Delight for his upcoming series with a blissful smile and his eyes Clos he reassures her that he will pay his rent on time once He s and vows to work diligently Upon returning home Murasaki sits on the floor leaning against her bed enveloped in a relaxing mood as she clutches a book yet her Focus drifts away from the pages consumed by thoughts of Shima as she lies back gazing at her bookshelf she Muses that the corner might not be sufficient for him she sprawls on
her bed lost in Daydreams of him the next day with a delightful new hairstyle and dressed to impress Murasaki approaches Shima's apartment carrying a food bag in her hands spotting him peacefully asleep on the couch she playfully wakes him by placing the bag over his mouth the warmth of the food stir him awake and as he digs in he excitedly shares that he has just completed his work and is now awaiting results in a week Murasaki feels a flicker of confusion At The Mention of a week-long wait but brushes it off as he expresses heartfelt
gratitude for her support she humbly Insists it's no trouble especially since she was free during the summer vacation with genuine concern she leans closer inquiring about the business once he secures his series her eagerness to know makes him smile a week later on the fateful day of the results she rushes to his apartment after school her heart racing with anticipation however her spirits plummet when he greets her with a smile revealing that his series project has Flopped sitting on the floor he appreciates her unwavering support but Murasaki feels overwhelmed with emotion struggling to comprehend his
loss it doesn't align with the hope future she envisioned while touching him when Shima mentions the rent he sheepishly admits he was mistaken in promising to pay today her frustration boils over at his nonchalant attitude towards such a significant setback he simply scratches his head a shy smile on his face Remaining silent as tears well in her eyes she decides to head home and he gently reminds her to be careful on her way back upon arriving home and changing her clothes she sinks onto the balcony her face clouded with despair resting her head on her
knees she feels a wave of Sorrow wash over her realizing that the future has shifted she blames herself for shima's cancellation of the serialization questioning whether she was ever meant to Glimpse his future Removing her gloves she senses a tight knee in her hands reflecting on whether she has ventured into territory that was never meant to be explored the thought of altering the course of their marriage terrifies her imagining her Bridal appearance an image she had only touched upon fills her with self-loathing with a profoundly depressed expression she slips on her shoes and approaches the
balcony railing gazing down and contemplating how she may have Jeopardized his career by glimpsing his future feeling Unworthy of being his partner tears spill down her cheeks suddenly she has taken a to see shijima stumbling down the street his balance wavering wiping her tears away she realizes he is drunk he struggles to unlock his apartment door but instead collapses in the corridor alarmed by his distressing State she calls out his name and rushes toward him quickly changing into a gown to conceal her casual attire In A hurried Rush she approaches him and upon seeing his
sorrowful expression she suggests he should go inside quickly realizing he is deeply despondent he had hoped he could conquer his past self this time but as he lowers his head his disappointment becomes evident he feels he has failed witnessing his State stir her own emotions and a wave of guilt washes over her making her feel that her support had been misguided yet despite his intoxication he looks up at her and Insists it's not her fault realizing the hour is late she with tears in her eyes grabs him by the sleeves of his shirt and tries
to guide him toward his home he feels heavy and for a brief moment he loses his balance once they enter the house something Dawns on him with a smile he admires her unwavering support acknowledging that his work is also his responsibility however she is struck with shock as she recalls the future she glimps while touching him when he had Been thanking her for her courage and immense strength it hits her that it was September 9th at 3:00 a.m. and the present moment mirrors that exact time upon realizing his misinterpretation about the future she loses her
balance and crashes hard onto the floor he immediately rushes to her side his concern palpable as she apologizes explaining that her knees went weak he finds himself puzzled by her sudden vulnerability when he asks if she can Stand up she agrees leaving him bewildered when she claims it was merely a misunderstanding a few days later at murasaki's house she is elegantly dressed and experimenting with various hairstyles sometimes in two playful ponytails at other times adorned with goggles or a hat confusion washes over her as she tries to decide suddenly her mother approaches from behind smiling
politely as she notices her daughter isn't quite ready yet she expresses Concern about murasaki's adorable appearance while gently fixing her hair even though she's just about to head out to collect rent her mother Simply Smiles stating how much she likes this look when her mother suggests they talk if she has any issues she declines clutching her handbag as she heads toward his room as she walks she thinks he likely won't be able to pay his rent again and she resolves to do everything she can to help him upon arriving at his Door she pauses to
adjust her hair ready to knock however she's taken AB back when he suddenly opens the door with a loud click beaming with excitement as he reveals he has been waiting for her confused by her reaction he waves the rent cover in the air thrilled to show show her that he has the payment ready for her noticing the envelope with his name on it for rent she opens it and is shocked to find 2 months worth of payment covering both this month and the Last worried about the large sum she warns him about the dangers of
counterfeit money he smiles and reassures her that it's real explaining he got some help from a friend recently as she holds the envelope in her hands sadness washes over her as she realizes he won't need her to help with meals anymore after a moment of contemplation he adds that he no longer has any deadlines yet upon seeing her he admires her dedication to visiting him nearly Every week last month suggesting that she need not waste her time on him this month since he has already paid his rent with a heavy heart she sadly departs from
his home back at home she hands the money envelope to her parents her father speculates that Shima pays on time weekly perhaps as a strategy to impress their daughter her mother Smiles sensing her husband has grasped the essence of the situation but her father's mood shifts as he angrily declares he won't Tolerate anyone who tries to come near his precious daughters in response to her father's Fierce demeanor her younger sister chigusa who is playing with Murasaki quickly punches their dad believing him to be a scary P monster she thinks that by punching him she is
defeating the monster her father theatrically collapses to the ground playing along with the game as chigusa raises her hands in Triumph and commands him to revive watching her children play Their mother feels a wave of happiness however her Joy turns to tension when she notices murasaki's somber expression realizing she is not participating in the game though she refrains from asking about it during lunchtime chusa enthusiastically shares with everyone about the new dance she learned in PE that day her father delighted by her excitement encourages her to tell him more after they finish eating meanwhile her
mother Rinko San calls out to her Husband M missan reminding him that it's trash day he replies that he is already taken it out and questions why she needs to mention it again since she witnessed him doing so however Rinko San glances at her daughter's face wanting to remind her about the situation seeing Sha's joyful expression it seems she has succeeded motivated by the trash day reminder Murasaki starts to eat rapidly using it as an excuse to visit shijima observing her haste chusa also begins to Eat quickly treating it like a race after finishing her
meal she tightly secures her hair and slips into her clean clothes before making her way to his room with a cheerful good morning she knocks on his door but her heart sinks when she finds it locked it seems there's no chance to see him today she peers through the window only to discover that the blinds are also drawn with a heavy heart she returns home and collapses onto her bed trying to soothe Herself with thoughts of the many opportunities they will have to meet in the future deciding to take a nap just then chigusa approaches
joyfully falling onto her as she excitedly announces that it's playtime because she has finished her homework she feels a wave of sadness about not being able to see him and with an emotional expression she hugs her sister tightly they play Rock Paper Scissors and chigusa beans with happiness upon winning the game suddenly Morisaki receives a call that leads her in shock it's Shima from room 103 just as she had anticipated he informs her that the outdoor light in front of his room is flickering grateful for the heads up she hesitantly asks if she should come
and fix it right away however she feels disheartened when he tells her it's too late for her to do it immediately He suggests she replace the light tomorrow and she agrees since she is the landlord after hanging up she Stands with her sister leaning against the railing gazing at his room door which is visible from their second floor vantage point the next morning as shijima writes his script and puffs on a cigarette he hears the doorbell ring opening the door he is taken a to find Murasaki standing there with a new light fixture and a
set of movable St St her excitement over changing the light surprises him he offers to help but she declines confidently climbing the stairs Despite his evident concern for her safety as she ascends she unexpectedly shifts away from him losing her balance which prompts him to shout a warning to watch her step once on the ladder she removes the old malfunctioning light but immediately covers her eyes from the sudden glare of brightness when he asks if she's all right she insists he shouldn't look at her even though it might be unsafe for him to turn away
realizing that his gaze is distracting Her he hesitantly agrees to look away after taking the new light from him and successfully installing it they both share a moan of joy as it illuminates perfectly without any issues however shijima feels a hint of confusion when she balancing the movable stairs on her shoulders inquires if he needs any further assistance expressing a desire to spend more time with him hesitantly he tells her they can meet again on rent day he is shocked when she casually Mentioned she wouldn't mind if the light broke again and upon his smiling
inquiry she adds that they should meet within 20 days before swiftly departing as she retreats to her room Shima wonders if she has a specific schedule in mind pulling a pillow under his head he drifts off to sleep once more his mind swirling with thoughts a few days later Murasaki visits Sensei to collect the rent and discovers him peacefully sleeping on the couch sitting on him to Wake him up she quickly realizes that her mention of rent frustrates him prompting him to fully awaken with an apologetic smile he calls her ma'am but she grows concerned
about whether he plans to skip his rent again this month instead of explaining he tries to shift her Focus to a persistent noise in the background miraki her annoyance Rising stands up and insists he stopped making excuses he explains that this ongoing noise has been disturbing His Mornings Making it difficult for him to work and earn money understanding how this has affected him she becomes determined to address the issue reminding him of her role as the landlord when he reveals the noises Source she confidently knocks on the door of room 203 it's opened by the
stunning fashion designer hannahan who listens as Murasaki explains that her sewing machine is troubling the neighbors acknowledging the complaint hanab buusan Admits it can be disruptive when Murasaki suggests soundproofing hanabusa San considers it thoughtfully saying it's on her to-do list but she's been swamped with other tasks lately noticing hanabusa's melancholic expression Murasaki filled with concern inquires if something is troubling her and offers her assistance initially hanabusa swiftly declines insisting she doesn't require help however after taking in murasaki's sincere demeanor she Reconsiders and agrees to accept her support with a thoughtful nod seated comfortably in a
chair hanabusa is engaged in needing something when Murasaki Peaks from her room seeking permission to step out as hanabusa glances back and playfully teases her for already being outside Murasaki shoots her an irritated look when Murasaki steps out in her cute outfit hanabusa is visibly impressed but playfully comments on her appearance Teasing her with a remark meant to provoke a reaction however Murasaki appears irritated as she had specifically been asked by hanuza the designer to wear this dress hanuza taking a closer look at her creation feels a surge of Pride deeply satisfied with how it
turned out Murasaki feeling the charm of the dress can't help but Express how much she loves it admitting that wearing it makes her har Grace hanuza smiling shares that this Particular dress is one of her favorites from her recent collection Murasaki is stunned to learn that hannaha crafted the dress entirely from scratch marveling at the skill it took to create something so magical in awe she also notices the other cozy and cute clothes hanging in Hannah's room asking if she made all of them herself as well with a playful wink kabua lightly teases her again
reminding her that it's not polite to Snoop around other people's rooms Murasaki flustered quickly explains that she merely noticed them while trying on the outfit changing the subject she glances at her dress with concern and asks if wearing it could help hanaba with her problem she becomes even more confused when hanaba reveals that today is her trial day and suggests that Murasaki should check her schedule because she'll be modeling for her with this new information Murasaki eagerly strikes exaggerated model poses as Hannah buza snaps photos from different angles however her stiff expressions and overly serious
demeanor quickly frustrate hanabusa who laughs at how dramatic Murasaki is being hanabusa playfully tells her not to worry about modeling skills and advises her to stop trying so hard to look cool embarrassed Murasaki asks with a sad expression what she should do instead hanabusa reassures her in a light-hearted tone explaining that she should just relax and have fun Since the photos are are for her portfolio assignment not a professional shoot holding her phone Murasaki clayfully suggests a cute pose raising her hands to mimic bunny ears however her attempts frustrate hannaha as she struggles to get
it right with a cozy prop in hand Hannah Busa adjusts her hair and gently reminds Murasaki not to be nervous the dress should be the focus and her serious expressions are taking away from its charm noticing murasaki's Downcast expression she encourages her to think of something that makes her happy and pose accordingly still unsure of what she loves most Murasaki contemplates her options but as hanabusa takes her photos she is pleasantly surprised by the natural and adorable Expressions Murasaki gives perfectly suited for the dress trial after clicking numerous pictures Murasaki feeling fatigued asks if the
shoot is finally over hanab buuza however Surprises her by revealing that they still have six more dresses to try although exhausted Murasaki agrees to assist she tries on six different outfits ranging from cozy attired to fashionable ensembles all while hanabusa snaps photos upon checking her phone she remarks that the photos only get passing marks Murasaki is momentarily surprised that her effort is seen as just average noticing her reaction hanabusa happily thanks her for helping finish the Project impressing rasaki when hanabusa mentions she's now ready to begin the soundproofing feeling appreciated Murasaki bow deeply in gratitude
on her way home Murasaki offers to assist with the soundproofing but hanabusa teases her saying not to get too friendly 2 days later hanabusa and Murasaki visit shijima he greets them with a smile cautiously thanking hanabusa for quickly fixing the noise issues she reassures him that it's no trouble as long as she Can work on clothes Murasaki then asks if he can now focus on his work without distractions when shijima hesitates unsure if he's being productive she playfully reminds him that he can't keep avoiding his rent forever watching their interaction hano's ears perk up as
she realizes shijima is the person Murasaki had been thinking about a realization that brings a smile to her face reminiscent of the one from two days ago during their shoot yet she also senses That shajim remains oblivious to Murasaki skillings with a sigh she departs considering both of them a bit Troublesome while organizing books in the library as part of her duties Murasaki stumbles upon an intriguing book about caring for rabbits immersed in Reading she's suddenly tapped on the shoulder by a girl named taguchi San wearing spectacles she excitedly informs morisaki of her happiness as
she has finished reading all the books morisaki As a library staff member had recommended at first Murasaki still lost in thought blushes and thanks her as it's part of her job but soon she realizes what taguchi really meant and with concern asks if she truly read every book with a bit of hesitation Tabuchi shows her a book she couldn't finish the one Murasaki had recommended for its complexity Murasaki agrees that the book is quite challenging but she's still delighted by taguchi's enthusiasm For tackling it when Murasaki asks if she has any free time that day
to read the difficult book together taguchi declines mentioning that she's fully booked however with a warm smile Murasaki offers to help her pick new books next time after taguchi leaves Murasaki is approached by Siri Chan the library's owner who with great concern points out that readers rarely ever pick up evening Rain by Shima banry despite murasaki's frequent efforts to introduce It rather than explaining she asks if Siri has ever read the book herself Siri reclining comfortably in her chair with a playful smile admits that pure literature isn't easy to grasp she then flips through the
pages and uses that this book could attract more attention if it had won a literary Magazine's newcomer award even if it was decades ago Siri Chan appreciates Murasaki for not losing hope and continuing to introduce evening rain to readers However Murasaki makes a sad and disheartened face explaining that she only wants to open the door for people to experience the book noticing her concern Sarah gently rests her head on murasaki's shoulder suggesting they visit Shima Ban's apartment sometime to share her dedication with him their moment is interrupted when a customer approaches the counter quickly standing
up Murasaki asks if he's there to return a book The Boy bowing slightly Introduces himself as koni from year 1 class 3 and holds up a copy of evening rain with his eyes closed in excitement he proudly announces that he has read the entire book leaving Murasaki utterly stunned unable to contain her Joy she loudly thanks him and eagerly asks about his favorite characters only to quickly apologize when she realizes her voice has drawn the attention of the entire Library embarrassed she leans in and Whispers inviting K on to meet her after School the next
day a request he bashfully accepts meanwhile Siri Chan cupping her cheeks in disbelief is disappointed by murasaki's overwhelming excitement over the book the following day as Murasaki and kanano sit together she asks him about his thoughts on evening rain book hesitant konov scratches his head and says the title was his favorite part as it perfectly captures the essence of the story frustrated Murasaki demands more Pointing out that anyone could say that he then gives her a thumb up adding that he also liked the main characters hearing this VAP response Murasaki feels hopeless realizing his answers
are not what she expected suddenly Siri Chan Ling nearby with a drink in hand casually asks kamano if he's even read the book her question instantly triggers him and he angrily shouts accusing her of ruining his date with Murasaki Siri fuming slams her fist on the table while Murasaki shoots him a fierce glare warning that she would never go on a date with him embarrassed and looking defeated kanano admits that he thought she might go on a date with him if he read the book when Siri asks who gave him this ridiculous idea kimono looking
confused mentions a friend who handed him the book from sakuma sene he admits that after receiving it he immediately went searching for sene unknowingly exposing his lie he hadn't even had time To read the book with his head lowered in embarrassment Kono apologizes explaining that he didn't wants someone else to beat him to asking Murasaki out realizing the entire situation Murasaki feels deeply disappointed while Siri gently places a hand on her shoulder trying to comfort her Murasaki smiling politely tells kamano about the wonderful book evening rain and expresses her hope that one day he'll actually
read it sari suddenly stands up Grabs murasaki's hand and insists they head home saying that talking to kimono any further is pointless she pulls Murasaki outside leaving him behind only for them to pass two bully likee students teasing him they mocked Kono asking if he really talked to Murasaki Senpai and laughing at his desperation revealing that the rumor about their date was just a joke shocked Kumo starts to speak but Siri approaches with an attitude telling the bullies not to joke About her friend morisaki with a bossy demeanor she glances at her nails and suggest
Kon find a way to make up for the prank he pulled on Murasaki causing him even more anxiety meanwhile back in the library Murasaki sits in a corner pretending to read but merely turning Pages as she reflects on the day's events she snaps out of her thoughts when Uki San sits beside her and asks why she's in the corner confused Murasaki explains that she's waiting for Siri who is actually confronting kumano for his earlier mistake although she tells taguchi that Siri is meeting with her teacher Murasaki is then surprised when taguchi in a joyful mood
and holding evening rain excitedly announces that she's read the ire book she expresses her appreciation to Murasaki for recommending such amazing books saying she decided to give evening rain book another try tocci still excited shares that although the book's Hardships were intimidating at first the turning points made her so curious that she read it in one night she thanks Murasaki saying that it was only through her introduction that she discovered the book Overjoyed Murasaki suggests recommending new books next time as she is still upset by the incident with kimono Tabuchi happily agrees looking forward to
more of murasaki's suggestions at that moment Siri who has been hiding behind the bookshelves after Dealing with kimono watches her friend's happiness from afar feeling pleased Siri approaches Murasaki and after thanking her for waiting suggests they head home on their way Murasaki feels guilty regretting that she hadn't realized her efforts to introduce evening rain would be used in such a negative way Siri listens quietly until Murasaki feeling re-energized declares that even if if just one person out of a hundred reads the book her introduction wasn't in vain Determined she promises to keep promoting shima's work
inspired by her friend's passion Siri squeezes murasaki's hand and rests her head on her shoulder as they walk noting how she always pushes forward with a gentle smile Siri advises her to take care of herself and Pace her efforts lost in thought Murasaki confesses that she wants people to recognize shiima through his book she hopes to understand the main character of a boy neglected by his Parents who doesn't go to school and feels isolated she Whispers that the character resembles Shima when she first met him but when Siri asks for clarification Murasaki quickly changes the
topic as they approach murasaki's house Siri waves goodbye and heads home Murasaki however stops a few meters from shima's apartment staring at the front light hoping he might come out after waiting for a few minutes without any sign of him she sigh in disappointment And turns to leave just just then she spots shijima Sensei walking toward her with grocery bags he smiles and waves but Murasaki frustrated from worrying about him moments earlier scolds him angrily for skipping work again shijima caught off guard quickly explains he just went out to buy dinner still annoyed but wanting
to spend time with him she rudely insists on walking him home to ensure he actually goes he responds with confusion asking if she Doesn't trust him when she notices a beef bowl in his bag she skeptically asks if he he's been eating his vegetables but shijima just smiles and remains silent leaving her without an answer a few days later Murasaki wrapped in warm clothes rings the doorbell of shima's apartment when no one answers and the silence grows unsettling she hears his weak voice from inside telling her not to come in ignoring his plea she opens
the door determined to enter only For him to apologize and beg her to leave him alone frustrated she snaps at him accusing him of making excuses just because he can't pay his rent throwing the door open Murasaki storms in ready to scold him but her anger quickly Fades when she sees him lying on the floor pale and weak alarmed shijima looks at her worried that she might catch his cold but morisaki brushes off his concern with frustration still lingering she demands to know why he hasn't paid The rent however when she realizes how ill he
truly is she changes her tone and asks if he has a fever noticing that he hasn't even checked his temperature she Hast removes her gloves and places her hand on his forehead the moment she touches him Murasaki gets a vided glimpse of the future she's peacefully asleep on his couch while Shima gently Pats her head filling her with a deep sense of Happiness startled by this Vision she quickly pulls her hand away Flustered and holding her own head in confusion shijima unaware of what she saw tells her he doesn't have a thermometer seeing how fish
he is Murasaki panics and rushes out saying she'll fetch one from from her house though Shima tries to stop her his weakness prevents him from calling out leaving him helpless as she hurries away when Murasaki returns and checks shima's temperature her worry deepens as the thermometer reads 100° F feeling tense She immediately offers to help in any way she can however despite his condition shijima smiles weakly and places his hand on his head suggesting that she should leave as he plans to sleep anyway ignoring his suggestion Mur staki adjusts the blanket around him and firmly
decides to stay insisting that since he has a fever he needs someone to look after him she even instructs him to keep his hands inside the blanket with a Stern expression she tells him to rely On her because she is after all his landlord shiima teasingly remarks that nursing him isn't exactly part of her duties as a landlord and that he doesn't know any landlords who nurse their tenants irritated Murasaki stands up warning him not to blame her if his condition worsens and opens the door to his room before leaving she turns back with a
hopeful expression loudly announcing that she's really going this time but when Shima simply waves goodbye With a smile instead of stopping her she leaves his room with the feeling of helplessness as she puts on her shoes and prepares to leave her concern for his worsening condition makes her reconsider instead of leaving she decides to stay just outside his room passing the time by pacing in the lounge and reading books he had written after a few minutes of silence her worried mounts entering the room Murasaki sees shijima burning with fever and Restlessly trying to sleep overcome
with guilt she quickly wets a cloth and places it on his forehead however as soon as she does he wakes up and the weight of her guilt presses even harder upon seeing her return shijima immediately tries to stand worried that she might catch his illness but Murasaki sternly scolds him to focus on his own worsening condition instead however confusion fills her when he now sitting smiles and says he doesn't mind the Process as long as he gets better he then interprets her concern for him as purely a landlord's Duty believing that she's only worried because
of her role feeling hopeless Murasaki sits down beside him and in an attempt to calm him gently tells him she's taking a break from being a landlord he becomes even more confused when she asks if now that she's not acting as his landlord she can stay by his side when he expresses concern asking why she would go so far For him morisaki grows irritated Ang really asking it it's so strange to care about someone who's sick her frustration turns to tension when Shima without answering her question weakly lies down again and sorrowfully begins to share
a story from his childhood he recalls how his neglectful mother before abandoning him would simply tell him to sleep no matter how high his fever or how bad his cough because she was rarely home he goes on to explain that this is why he Learned to handle most things by himself overcome with emotion Murasaki takes his hand offering him silent Comfort holding her hand Shima looks into her eyes and softly admits that her presence now brings him a sense of peace with that he falls asleep still grasping her hand while she sits beside him watching
over him the next morning she wakes up on sensei's couch and immediately apologizes realizing she had fallen asleep there seeing him sitting next to Her she quickly asks about his health and he happily informs her that he's feeling much better relieved she removes the blanket she had used while while sleeping smiling because shijima truly seems to be recovering but her Joy quickly turns into embarrassment when she notices she's been covered with his coat blushing nervously she pulls the coat tightly around herself hiding her face not wanting him to see her disheveled morning look teasingly he
Smiles and asks if her wakeup face is really that bad causing her to blush even more her face bright with happiness the next day as Hannah buza walks toward her apartment carrying grocery bags she becomes annoy wa when she spots Murasaki approaching tightening her grip on the bags hanabusa tries to avoid her thinking of her as a bothersome girl Murasaki noticing hanabusa's cold demeanor looks hurt and attempts to ask why she's being avoided but hanabusa has No intention of stopping determined morisaki steps in front of her blocking her path with both hands and pleading for
help saying hanabusa is the only person she can turn to with a playful wink hanabusa calls her a nuisance but eventually agrees to help on the condition that Murasaki tries on one of her dresses she immediately apologizes for blocking her way and thanks her as they chat shijima returning from grocery shopping notices Murasaki sand Conversing with the lady from the room 203 he tries to listen in but becomes puzzled when hanabusa with a hotti attitude instructs Murasaki to follow her to her room shijima watching them Ascend the stairs feels a mix of curiosity and hopelessness
in hano's room Murasaki shows her a poorly crocheted glass mat she made in class looking visibly disheartened she explains that her winterbreak homework requires her to knit a scarf for her Younger sister and she needs hanabusa's help hanabusa teases morisaki hinting that she intended to give the scarf to shijima but immediately regrets her words when Murasaki in shock asks why she would knit something for him as hanabusa starts teaching her Murasaki struggles to follow directions awkwardly moving her body while knitting frustrated hanabusa lightly pushes her arm and instructs her to stay still and keep her
posture straight while hanabusa Tries to patiently guide her through each step she warns Murasaki not to ask for constant feedback promising to correct her only when necessary determined not to disappoint her little sister Murasaki pays close attention and resumes knitting with Focus she playfully teases her again when she proudly shows off her second layer still moving her body odly meanwhile on the other side Shima sits with his laptop but his mind is far from the script in Front of him he's Restless preoccupied with what Murasaki and hanabusa had been discussing on the stairs earlier growing
more irritated and anxious he begins pacing around his room after a few minutes she watches as Murasaki puts the final touches on her knitting with excitement Murasaki proudly presents the completed scarf to hanuza who is genuinely impressed however just as Murasaki is about to undo some stitches by accident Hannah abza quickly stops Her urging her to be more careful as Murasaki changes clothes to return the favor and help hanabusa she Wines in pain from her sore shoulder after hours of knitting the scarf however her mood brightens when she looks at the stunning bridal gown she's
about to wear as she Twirls and Strikes poses for hanabusa's photos Murasaki excitedly asks if she's planning to start her own clothing brand hanabusa confirms it but admits with a disappointed expression that her Professor told her she lacked the motivation to suceed Murasaki tries to encourage her but hanabusa dismisses her attempts forbidding any pity instead she suggests Murasaki wear the dress to help her figure out what's missing despite murasaki's sense of importance in the situation hannaha brushes her off insisting that she doesn't need to be personally involved just try on the dress Murasaki annoyed pushes
back only to accidentally brush Hannah Boo's hand In that instant a vision flashes before her eyes showing her future where she and shijima are dressed in wedding attire made by hanabusa they're expressing their gratitude for such Exquisite Creations startled by the vision Murasaki pulls her hand away calling hanabusa's name she realizes hanabusa is lost in thought wondering whether her dress designs are good enough Murasaki snaps her out of it reassuring her with confidence that she Will excel grateful hanabusa thanks her as she hands her the dress meanwhile Shima still suspicious about Murasaki finds himself standing
outside Han abuse' apartment puzzled as to why he's even here Gathering his courage he rings the doorbell Murasaki now dressed in the gorgeous gown opens the door and is just as shocked to see Sensei he expected hanabusa to answer when Murasaki tells him hanabusa is busy he questions why she's wearing such a fancy outfit Realizing her appearance she explains that she's helping hanabusa Sand by modeling her handmade clothes Shima relaxes at her explanation but feels a bit embarrassed by his ini reaction noticing his reaction and aware of his lingering gaze Murasaki angrily pushes him out
of the room telling him she knows he's laughing at her in such a heavy dress despite his protest to stop she doesn't let go certain he's amused by her appearance confused shaima Scratches his head as Murasaki demands to know why he came to the apartment in the first place hanabusa watching their argument feels a bit annoyed but suddenly gets excited when she realizes what the dress is missing using different threads and flowers she quickly makes changes turning the dress into a masterpiece thrilled with the outcome she thanked Murasaki for helping bring the design to life
later that evening she arrives home and gives the Scarf to her little sister when she asks if she likes it her sister's face lights up and she Roars with excitement like a bear loving the scarf especially the bear design on it seeing her sister's Joy Murasaki feels a wave of happiness and smiles warmly imagining knitting a scarf for sh suay too as Murasaki sweeps the corridor she becomes puzzled upon spotting a straight high heel on the floor picking it up and looking ahead she notices a trail of scattered items Ladyes bags and belongings shwn across
the ground following the trail she discovers hayami San their pain guest lying helplessly on the stairs Barefoot Murasaki rushes to her side and tries to wake her by gently shaking her shoulder as hayami slowly regains Consciousness and recognizes her landlord Murasaki sitting beside her with deep concern asks if she's drunk hinting that it must mean she's been dumped again hayami begins to cry lamenting how it always Happens to her Murasaki trying to comfort her suggests they head home first but is left speechless when hayami lowers her head and sorrowfully says it might be better if
she never falls in love again seeing her so disheartened Murasaki offers words of encouragement assuring her that one day she'll meet the right person aanii Spirits lift slightly as Murasaki with a warm smile promises that she'll always be there cheering for her because no one else is She urges hayami to rely on her if she ever needs support sparking a glimmer of hope in her heart the next day as Murasaki returns home she is surprised to see hayami happily waving at her calling out that she has been waiting for her watching hayami run towards her
with her tall figure and long flowing hair Murasaki can't help but think she's truly a beautiful woman when hayami reaches her Murasaki politely asks why she was waiting shock washes over her as Hayami with a shy smile reveals that she has found someone she likes ignoring murasaki's stunned expression hayami glances at her hands and adds that this man helped her when she fell and when she took his hand something clicked inside her curious and noticing the happiness radiating from hayami Murasaki asks about the man hayami starts talking about how wonderful he is but suddenly stops
when she notices shiima approaching them her expression softens As she gazes at him with affection while shijima greets Murasaki with a cheerful welcome back murasaki's heart tightens when hayami excusing herself rushes over to shijima and thanks him for the previous night concerned he asks if she's still hurt but hayami looking at him fondly reassures him that she's fine thanks to him realizing that hayang is talking about shijima Murasaki becomes tense in an effort to change the subject she quickly asks him about his script Work and with a smile he tells her he's taking a break
feeling helpless she listens as hayami with a smile asks her opinion of shijima mentioning how he's just her type and that they even live in the same building a strange irritation Wells up inside Murasaki and when hayami presses her for her thoughts on shijima she snaps blurting out that he's messy constantly sleepy and broke all the time but her frustration deepens when hayami smiling Softly replies that he seems cool even with those flaws later after after returning home Murasaki takes a bath feeling completely absent-minded and unable to find joy in anything uneasy and unsettled she
splashes water over herself struggling with emotions she doesn't fully understand that night she sits on the floor by her bed lost in thought while her friend Siri sand casually Scrolls through her phone Siri playfully punches her cheek and teases Her noticing her distraction and laughing about how she seemed days even at school realizing how out of it she's been Murasaki quickly apologizes her mind still confused noticing that her friend seems tense Siri lying down offers her lap to Murasaki with a playful smile teasing her that it's been a long time since she's offered her lap
for Comfort seeing her attention drawn Murasaki emotionally overwhelmed slowly rests her head on Siri Chan's lap as she Lies there she confides sorrowfully that she doesn't know what to do with the confusing feelings she's experiencing gently tapping murasaki's head Siri advises her to stop overthinking and take action instead the suggestion clicks and she immediately sits up as if a light has been turned on in her mind with affection in her voice Siri reassures her that no matter what happens she will always be there for her she promises to nurse Murasaki through Any rough patches and
urges her to reach out as she needs help feeling a sense of relief and pride in her friend's unwavering support Murasaki smiles and playfully asks if she can borrow Siri's lap again to which Siri grinning asks if her lap feels that comforting after leaving Siri Murasaki heads to hayami's apartment number 21 upon entering she is offered a coffee and thanks for waiting ayam suggests that she make herself comfortable despite the mess as they sit Together hayami senses murasaki's nervousness and wonders about the reason for her sudden visit Murasaki her expression tense finally speaks I'm here
to clear up a misunderstanding from before seeing the confusion in hayami's eyes she continues confessing that while Shima has many wonderful qualities he's calm charming and has a lovely smile she nervously clutches her bag as she describes shijima as a talented novelist who writes inspirational works and she Even offers hadami a copy of one of his books evening rain Murasaki suggests that reading it might give her a better understanding of him as a writer with a soft smile and blushing cheeks Murasaki admits that being around him brings her a sense of peace and comfort amuse
hayam mmy giggles at murasaki's words sipping her coffee and setting down the empty mug she thanked Murasaki for the visit saying it was an enjoyable meeting but as murasaki's face suddenly turns Serious aami's confusion returns bowing her head Murasaki apologizes and admits that there's one more thing she needs to say summoning all her courage she tells hayami that she cannot support her feelings for shijima seeing Hay's perplexed look she quickly adds that she can't fully explain why but it's painful for her to encourage hayami's love for him it makes her heartache just thinking about it
after a moment of silence hayami with a calm smile tells Murasaki That she understands she reveals that she's a little jealous of her which makes Murasaki feel guilty but hayami quickly reassures her smiling softly and tells her not to worry she has no intention of pursuing someone who is already claimed by another looking closely at murasaki's blushing face hayami then asks if should is her first love Murasaki too flustered to respond simply lowers her head the next day Murasaki dashes down the corridor drawn By the irresistible Aroma of stir fry clutching her bag since she
has just returned to school she is on a mission following the scent to find the source of this delicious fragrance soon she realizes it's coming from room 103 entering the room she is greeted with a bright smile from shijima who proudly announces that he has started cooking for himself to save some money after after slipping off her shoes and stepping into the room Murasaki Expresses concern about not paying rent again this month given his attempt to save yet the smell of the food entices her shijima invites her to try the stir fry and although she
notices something unusual with the taste she stays quiet however when shijima himself takes a bite with his Chopsticks he immediately spits it out the vegetables are overly salty and still raw trying to maintain composure he reassures himself that the meal is edible but acknowledges it could Be much better to his surprise Murasaki offers with a confident attitude to teach him how to cook when he raises an eyebrow in curiosity she explains that her parents run a cafe making her well-versed in cooking as a daughter of Cafe owners and his landlord she suggests guiding him through
the process but as she's about to help she clenches her gloves tightly and hides her hands behind her back instructing him to cook on his own while she directs him step by Step Murasaki advises him to be mindful of the thickness of the vegetables explaining that it affects the frying process she also instructs him to stir fry the meat first then remove it before adding the vegetables ensuring the meat stays tender Shima watches in awe as the meal begins to take shape she then advises him to add firmer vegetables first as they need more time
to cook by the end he's cooking like a pro under her guidance a few minutes later as the Sound of sizzling vegetables fills the air Shima excitedly announces the food is almost ready to which Murasaki agrees she then suggests making miso soup with the leftover ingredients however when he asks if she knows how to make soup from leftovers she becomes momentarily confused shijima swiftly changes the subject by suggesting they dig into the meal Murasaki agrees but insists on washing her hands first when she removes her gloves her hand is wrapped in soft Plaster with concern
in her voice Murasaki asks if he's cooking to save money smiling sheepishly Shima admits that cooking felt like a hassle when watching tutorials with genuine surprise Murasaki wonders aloud how he of all people can say such a thing to which shijima still smiling wishes aloud that someone would teach him how to cook properly as she glances at her hands Murasaki suddenly reminds of the time she had rushed to her parents Cafe Urgently asking her mother to teach her how to cook her mother busy serving customers was taken aback by murasaki's sudden interest especially since she
had always shown little enthusiasm for cooking amused her mother asked teasingly if this newfound passion was to win a man's heart but Murasaki with a somber expression clarified that it was only for herself though her mother had a good idea of her real motivation she decided not to tease further and agreed To teach her tying her hair back into a ponytail murasaki's mother decided to start with the basics as she chopped vegetables Renos San advised her to ensure even cooking by cutting the vegetables into different sizes and warned that overcooking the the meat would make
it tough she also reminded Murasaki to add the firmer vegetables first while Murasaki diligently sliced away in the Cafe's kitchen she had ended up with several small cuts on her hands From the knife as they enjoy the meal shijima eating with great happiness Praises its deliciousness which makes Murasaki equally joyful curious she asks if he really likes the dish and if it's his favorite to which he enthusiastically confirms excited she eagerly adds that it's also her favorite when Shima mentioned that he would love to eat her cooking every day Murasaki trying to conceal her excitement
and blushing face playfully responds with a Stern tone telling him she'll charge 300 Yen per meal I am all about my love here I stand I know I walked away had to find a person i' become
