Taiki Inomata, now in his final year of middle school, couldn't shake the feeling of disappointment after failing to achieve good results at his last badminton competition before retiring from club activities. One summer day, while Taiki, Kyo, and Hina were wrapping up their summer homework, Hina suddenly declared, “Let’s make lasting memories of our final year in middle school by fully enjoying our summer vacation!”... more>>

As they wondered if it was too late to make any real memories, Taiki quietly continued his solo badminton practice, unable to let go of the sport just yet. Then, out of the blue, his club advisor informed him that he could start joining the high school practices starting the very next day.

This novel also includes episodes from the middle school days of Yumeka, Kengo, and Karen.

A story where “youth” begins to stir, even before the main story begins! <<less