First Love

Yae drives through the streets of Sapporo as a taxi driver. Back in her rural hometown, her younger self dreams of becoming a flight attendant.

A teenage Yae shyly plans a date with Harumichi. In the present, she receives a sweet gift from a special someone.

Back in 2001, Yae moves to a tiny apartment in Tokyo, while Harumichi trains with the Air Defense Force. Tsuzuru can’t seem to take his mind off Uta.

Back in her snowy hometown as a young girl, Yae excitedly opens a package from overseas. In the present, she texts Harumichi during her lunch break.

A teenage Harumichi invites Yae over to his house, where she meets his bubbly family. In the present, Harumichi attempts to explain himself to Tsunemi.

A young mom in her lavish home, Yae seems to be living the ideal life. At Northern Lights Building, a barely recovered Harumichi shows up for work.

Distracted, Yae misses an exit on the highway and her drunk passenger gets upset. A few years back, Harumichi prepares for his mission to Iraq.

Early in the morning, a teenage Yae heads to Kitami in order to take a mock exam. In the present, she fondly looks back at old memories.