On a quiet coastline where the sea breeze carries the scent of salt and the horizon stretches endlessly, an unusual first love begins to take shape. The manga centers on Riku, an elementary school boy whose greatest passion is football, and Yori, a high school girl who carries numerous secrets. Their connection stems from an unexpected and complicated thread: Yori is the ex-girlfriend of Riku’s older brother. This existing link brings Yori into Riku’s orbit, and he finds himself developing feelings for her, experiencing the flutterings of first love from his pre-adolescent perspective.

The story is set in a town along the coast, where the seaside atmosphere becomes a quiet backdrop to the emotional turbulence of the characters. The central dynamic involves a significant age difference and the secretive nature of Yori’s past, including the history she shares with Riku’s brother. Riku’s love for football provides a counterpoint to the more complex and mysterious adult world that Yori represents. The narrative unfolds as Riku tries to understand his burgeoning emotions while navigating Yori’s hidden depths.

The narrative is structured around phases that explore the delicate and often painful transition from childhood to adolescence. An initial phase establishes the unique premise in the seaside town, introducing the characters and the secretive bond between Yori and Riku’s family while exploring Riku’s first steps into love. Subsequent middle phases delve into the complexities of the situation, as the secrets Yori harbors begin to surface and challenge the fragile connection that has formed. The age gap and the unspoken presence of Riku’s brother create obstacles that the characters must confront, testing their feelings for one another. The story concludes with a final phase that brings the emotional journey to a close, leading to the publication of the fifth and final volume in April 2026. Through each arc, the story maintains its focus on a childs poignant and sincere perspective on a love that seems both impossibly distant and powerfully real.