By Chapter 6, the series is usually past the initial "setup" phase. Readers can expect the following developments:

, official or scanlated versions are frequently discussed on platforms like Reddit's r/manga from the light novel version instead?

[Panel 1 – Wide, moody shot of the modern apartment balcony. Rain streaks down vertically. Inside, silhouetted against the sliding glass door, HIMARI (modern-day office worker) sits cross-legged on the floor, coffee mug in hand.] SFX: Zaa… zaa… (steady rain)

Hayashi’s best friend from high school whom Yamamoto later reunites with Hayashi to help her recover her "old self".

“Sweet red bean soup? In this weather? …Are you trying to bribe me with nostalgia?”