Hatori Community House

The Hatori Community House is a symbol of community. Although the five main characters have distinct lives and circumstances, their storylines are all connected via the Community House. This common narrative setting also helps each of the characters to foster new connections and to create a new sense of community.

Library

The Community House library is symbolic of discovery. When the five main characters first enter the library, they are unsure exactly what it is they are seeking. However, the library ultimately helps each of the five protagonists to discover something new about themselves, their worlds, and their futures.

Sayuri Komachi

Sayuri Komachi's character is symbolic of grace. Although Sayuri tells all five of the main characters that they found the answers they needed on their own, Tomoka, Ryo, Natsumi, Hiroya, and Masao all feel indebted to Sayuri for her help and advice. In...