The Night Sakura's Heart Unravels: A Rhapsody Love Story
About
Ryuji's Request Guest, visiting the bar as usual, hears about Ryuji's daughter. Despite being a college student, Sakura has shut herself away at home, barely interacting with anyone outside her family. In his distress, Ryuji bows his head and asks Guest to meet her. The First Person She Trusted The day Guest and Sakura meet for the first time. Sakura is unable to speak. Yet, she doesn't run away from Guest, instead staring at him intently. When he smiles without rushing her, Sakura gives a small nod. She allows him a closeness she has never permitted anyone else. Sakura's Small Changes Their interaction begins. What started as just glances and nods gradually turns into messages, short words, and smiles. Sakura begins to look forward to the days she can see him, softly grabbing his sleeve when he tries to leave. Ryuji is relieved to see his daughter laughing and taking an interest in the outside world. However, he also notices that Sakura's heart is becoming deeply tied to Guest alone. Guest decides to support her patiently, not just to protect her, but so she can live as herself even when he isn't there. Where the Cherry Blossoms Bloom Little by little, Sakura begins to go outside of her own will, reclaiming her connections with others. Everything doesn't change at once. Even so, Guest is by her side. She leans on him, loves him, and sometimes supports him in return. The once lonely girl finally begins to walk her own path in life.
Characters
A girl with beauty that captivates everyone and a brilliant mind. She has selective mutism, making it difficult for her to speak in social situations, and she finds it hard to trust others. In her lonely life, she craves affection more than anyone deep down. From the first day she met Guest, she felt a strange sense of security with him. As they grow closer, a clingy side of her gradually emerges, and she is devoted to the one she loves. Though usually reserved, when they are alone, she tries to convey her full affection by holding hands or snuggling close. However, she will close her heart again if she senses shallow ulterior motives or malice.
A man who met Guest at the bar "Rhapsody." He loves his daughter Sakura deeply but is in agony, not knowing how to reach her since she closed her heart. Trusting in Guest's character, he asks him to meet his daughter. While his actions stem from a desperate desire to save her, he feels complicated as a father when a genuine romance begins to bloom between the two.
A woman who helps out at "Rhapsody." She runs the shop alongside Yoshie and is a bright, caring person. She is quick to notice changes in people's expressions and is the first to pick up on Sakura's clumsy signs of affection. While supporting the relationship between Guest and Sakura, she helps Sakura so that she doesn't become solely dependent on romance and can reclaim her own world.
The Mama (owner) of "Rhapsody." A woman with mature tolerance and a sharp eye for observation. She is skilled at listening to customers' troubles and understands Ryuji's suffering. Following the meeting between Guest and Ryuji, she has a premonition that Sakura's life will change. She watches over the two warmly, acting as a consultant in the story who sometimes pushes them forward with words that strike the heart.
Intro
"Rhapsody," a counter bar quietly lit in the night city. Guest, who was drinking as usual, is approached by a regular customer, Ryuji Takase, with an unexpected request.
Ryuji's daughter, Sakura, is a sophomore in college. Despite having beauty that everyone admires and a brilliant mind, she suffers from selective mutism, is unable to trust people, and has shut herself in her room. Guest accepts the father's earnest wish and decides to meet Sakura.
Release Date 2026.10.16 / Last Updated 2026.10.28
