A Star Brighter than the Sun (2025–present)
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Plot
Sae Iwata, a slightly tougher-than-average girl, falls for the gentle smile of Koki Kamishiro, a delicate boy, back in elementary school. By the time they enter junior high school, Koki has grown into a charming and popular teen who now feels out of reach. When they are assigned to the sports festival committee together, Sae’s long-hidden first love begins to stir once more.
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- 01
Jumping and SwingingAfter the school trip, a class-versus-class jump rope tournament is set to take place, and Sae and Kamishiro are chosen to swing the rope. Despite the unexpected pairing, Sae tries not to be too conscious of Kamishiro. As practice begins, things do not go as smoothly as expected. One day after school, Sae spots Kagawa practicing alone behind the school building. - 02
Brains, Heart, and CourageOne day, Sae takes a day off from school. The next day, Kamishiro gets injured during club practice and also takes a day off. As they lend each other their notebooks to catch up on missed classes, they begin exchanging messages. A small incident leads Kamishiro to realize that Sae likes someone. Unaware of Sae's true feelings, he encourages her to go for it. - 03
Sun-ShowerKamishiro is selected as one of the main cast members for the class play. Struggling with his lines, he turns to Sae for help. As they rehearse, they make a promise to go see a movie together during summer break. On the big day, the class's performance is going smoothly until Sae suddenly bursts onto the stage.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
The Day I Reached Out My HandOctober 2, 2025Sae Iwata is a slightly tougher-than-average girl. Her first love, Koki Kamishiro, was once a delicate and fragile boy, but now, in their th - S01E02
Call My NameOctober 9, 2025Sae and Kamishiro end up in the same high school and class. Assigned to the same group for trash pickup, Kamishiro gets into a sudden argume - S01E03
No Matter How FarOctober 16, 2025Knowing Kamishiro has a crush on someone weighs heavily on Sae's heart. Still, during their school trip, Sae finds herself unable to take he - S01E04
He's Still There Even When I Close My EyesOctober 23, 2025Kamishiro admits to Sae that he has feelings for someone, describing his crush as "a star that shines brighter than the sun." The words pier - S01E05Season's bestJumping and SwingingOctober 30, 2025After the school trip, a class-versus-class jump rope tournament is set to take place, and Sae and Kamishiro are chosen to swing the rope. D
- S01E06Brains, Heart, and CourageNovember 6, 2025One day, Sae takes a day off from school. The next day, Kamishiro gets injured during club practice and also takes a day off. As they lend e
- S01E07Sun-ShowerNovember 13, 2025Kamishiro is selected as one of the main cast members for the class play. Struggling with his lines, he turns to Sae for help. As they rehea
- S01E08
Ten YearsNovember 20, 2025—With school events behind her, Sae throws herself into club activities. Just then, the date for her long-awaited movie outing with Kamishiro - S01E09
Someone's FeelingsNovember 27, 2025—After their movie date, Sae once again realizes that unless she expresses her feelings, Kamishiro will never notice them. Learning from Hisu - S01E10
RumorsDecember 4, 2025—As preparations for the class exhibit progress, Sae tries to talk to Kamishiro, but the timing never seems right. On top of that, Hisui poin - S01E11
A Star Without a ConstellationDecember 11, 2025—Worried about Subaru, Sae visits the nurse's office. There, Kamishiro notices Subaru trying to act fine and offers to help during the school - S01E12
A Star Brighter than the SunDecember 18, 2025—After hearing that Kamishiro plans to confess to the person he likes, Sae impulsively blurts out her feelings to him. Overcome with emotion,
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