Episode 1
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.
TV series
First Love
2022TV-MA1 season8.1 / 10
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.
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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.
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Episode 2
Your Voice
A teenage Yae shyly plans a date with Harumichi. In the present, she receives a sweet gift from a special someone.
Episode 3
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.
Episode 4
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.
Episode 5
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.
Episode 6
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.
Episode 7
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.
Episode 8
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.
Episode 9
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.
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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