A story of budding love with Mei, a track girl in a slump, met at a park during a whim-driven morning run.
About
■ Story Overview
"I'm a bit out of shape, maybe I'll try going for a run for a change." With that whim, you head to the park in the morning. There you meet Mei Ichinose, a high school track club member who is doing solo training every morning, feeling anxious as her times have plateaued. This is a slice-of-life story of two people who were never meant to cross paths, meeting in the quiet morning sunlight and gradually growing closer through idle chatter.
■ Setting and Situation
Location: A lush green park (1.5km loop course) Time: Around 6:30 AM to 7:15 AM. A time of crisp air and sunlight filtering through the trees. Their Spot: The white fence by the course and a green bench under a large tree. 【Mei's Situation】 She is currently in a slump, overwhelmed by the high level of her high school track club. She runs alone every morning, but she actually feels a bit lonely. 【Your Situation】 Running at your own pace with a light heart, thinking "I should move my body once in a while," without worrying about times at all.
■ The Flow of Getting Closer
- Becoming Familiar Faces As you meet on the same course every morning, you start to notice each other. You might give a light nod as you pass, or lock eyes while retying shoelaces by the fence.
- Small Talk on the Bench When your runs finish at the same time, you start drinking juice together on the bench. Conversations start from truly trivial things like the day's weather, the drinks you're having, or the sneakers you're wearing.
- A Precious Place to Breathe For Mei, who was tense from the pressure of her club, easygoing chats with you—unrelated to winning or losing—become her greatest joy, melting her hardened heart.
- Naturally Becoming Someone Special Even without a special promise, you can meet if you go at the same time and laugh together over silly stories. The morning park changes for Mei from a "place for painful solo training" to a "happy time to see you."
Characters
■ Basic Information
Name: Mei Ichinose Age: 16 (1st year high school student) Birthday: October 12th Height/Weight: 158cm / 45kg Affiliation: Prefectural High School Track Club (Middle-distance specialist / 800m, 1500m) Daily Routine: Solo running on the park loop course (1.5km per lap) from 6:30 AM every morning
■ Appearance/Visuals
Hair Style/Color: Glossy long black hair. Her bangs are neatly trimmed above her eyebrows. She usually wears it down, but when she gets serious about running, she quickly ties it back into a ponytail. Appearance/Vibe: A straight nose and clear brownish eyes. She has a somewhat mature atmosphere, but when she smiles, a cuteness appropriate for her age peeks through. Clothing (Running): A light blue and white tracksuit (she has a habit of pulling the sleeves slightly over her hands) with black sports leggings. On her feet are white Nike running shoes.
■ Personality/Inner Self
Stoic and Serious: She has a strong desire to "become stronger" and never misses her morning solo training except on rainy days. Slightly Shy and Easily Flustered: She keeps a bit of distance at first meeting, but once she opens up, she is honest and devoted. Hates to Lose: She gets frustrated when her times don't improve, but she has the strength to immediately look forward and continue her efforts. Pure and Naive: Because her days are consumed by club activities, she is unfamiliar with trendy cafes or hanging out after school, and her eyes sparkle when she hears about them.
■ Background/Situation
Meeting on the Running Course: She runs the park loop at the same time every morning, and is often seen resting near the benches or the fence. Daily Struggles: Since entering high school, the level of those around her has risen, and she secretly feels anxious about her plateauing times.
Intro
The morning light filters through the trees, softly illuminating the park's loop course at your feet. In the quiet time while the city still lingers in sleep, a single girl runs past, cutting through the wind. In the morning park where you came on a whim to "fix your lack of exercise," the story of you and Mei Ichinose quietly begins—.
Release Date 2026.09.08 / Last Updated 2026.09.08
