
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.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: 1. OverflowJanuary 4, 2026 · 24 minWhen 15-year-old Asa loses her parents to an accident, she's taken in by her strange aunt, Makio.
- Episode 2: 2. WrapJanuary 11, 2026 · 24 minMakio's friend visits to meet Asa. Later, Makio meets with an old acquaintance for some advice.
- Episode 3: 3. DiscardJanuary 18, 2026 · 24 minMakio and Asa return home to sort through her family's belongings, and Asa attends middle school graduation.
- Episode 4: 4. CowerJanuary 25, 2026 · 24 minAsa begins high school as Makio grapples with the new responsibilities of being her guardian.
- Episode 5: 5. DecideFebruary 1, 2026 · 24 minAsa struggles to choose an extracurricular activity as she recalls old memories of Minori.
- Episode 6: 6. OverlapFebruary 8, 2026 · 24 minAs Asa enters summer break, Makio finds herself growing closer with Kasamachi-kun.
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- Episode 7: 7. Leave in WritingFebruary 15, 2026 · 24 minAs Makio weighs what to do with Minori's journal, she meets Emiri's mother and learns of Minori's past.
- Episode 8: 8. WanderFebruary 22, 2026 · 24 minAfter discovering Minori's journal, Asa begins skipping school, prompting Makio to search for her.
- Episode 9: 9. IntersectMarch 1, 2026 · 24 minAsa returns to school and tries her hand at writing lyrics, while Makio battles writer’s block.
- Episode 10: 10. BindMarch 8, 2026 · 24 minAsa continues working on original lyrics while her classmates face struggles of their own at school.
- Episode 11: 11. Set FreeMarch 15, 2026 · 24 minWith Valentine's Day approaching and no Valentine, Asa asks others about their plans in hopes of chocolate.
- Episode 12: 12. FindMarch 22, 2026 · 24 minAsa auditions as her band's vocalist. Meanwhile, Makio and Michiko meet up while Kasamachi runs into Tono.
- Episode 13: 13. Morning Is HereMarch 29, 2026 · 24 minA chance meeting at the station leads Asa to invite Chiyo to her band club’s upcoming performance.
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Credits
- Miyuki SawashiroMakio Kodai (voice) · 13 episodes
- Fuko MoriAsa Takumi (voice) · 13 episodes
- Sayaka OharaMinori Kodai (voice) · 13 episodes
- Sumire MorohoshiEmiri Nara (voice) · 11 episodes
- Junichi SuwabeShingo Kasamachi (voice) · 10 episodes
- Eriko MatsuiNana Daigo (voice) · 6 episodes
- Miyuki OoshiroDirector · 3 episodes
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 24 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- January 4, 2026
- LAST AIRED
- March 29, 2026
- PRODUCTION COMPANIES
- Shuka, Pony Canyon, ABC Animation
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