
First Love
Synopsis
Young, free and madly in love. As teenagers, the world was their oyster—but, as adults, their lives seem dimmer, like a very important piece is missing.
Episodes

When the Lilacs Bloom
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.
2022-11-24 · 53 min
Your Voice
A teenage Yae shyly plans a date with Harumichi. In the present, she receives a sweet gift from a special someone.
2022-11-24 · 50 min
Napolitan
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.
2022-11-24 · 51 min
Space Oddity
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.
2022-11-24 · 57 min
Talk in Sign Language
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.
2022-11-24 · 53 min
The Sixth Sense
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.
2022-11-24 · 50 min
The Order of Dreams
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.
2022-11-24 · 52 min
The Proust Effect on a Certain Afternoon
Back in rural Hokkaido, the two young lovebirds make a promise to each other on a snowy hilltop. In the present, Tsunemi tries on a wedding dress.
2022-11-24 · 65 min
Hatsukoi
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.
2022-11-24 · 64 minCast
Hikari MitsushimaYae Noguchi
Takeru SatohHarumichi Namiki
Rikako YagiYoung Yae Noguchi
Taisei KidoYoung Harumichi Namiki
KahoTsunemi Arikawa
MinamiYū Namiki
Akiyoshi NakaoBonji Kawano
Towa ArakiTsuzuru Kosaka
Aoi YamadaUta Komori
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