Tanegashima Stories

On the clear, bright morning of graduation on Tanegashima Island, Nobu stands on the precipice of a new beginning. Surrounded by the magnificent, full bloom of the school's cherry blossoms , he and his inseparable circle of friends-the thoughtful Hiroshi, the adventurous Sakura, and the artistic Ayumi-gather for one final, private hanami picnic. As they share stories, compose poetry, and tie heartfelt messages of gratitude to the branches , they face the bittersweet reality of "mono no aware"-the beauty of impermanence. With high schools calling them to different corners of Japan-from Tokyo to Osaka -Nobu must say goodbye to his beloved island, his dedicated teachers, and his little brother, Kazuki. A touching, nostalgic coming-of-age story about the unbreakable bonds of friendship, the pain of parting, and learning to embrace the beauty of change.

Lost love and second chances. Will they play the hand that fate has dealt? A Yukimura Seichii x OC fic. because there's not nearly enough of these. 13/8/2015 edit: Officially a Yukimura Seiichi x OC x Tanegashima Shuuji fic.