The BEST episodes directed by Natsuki Imai

#1 - Light in the midst of despair

A Song to the Sun - Season 1 - Episode 5

#2 - An Evening of Secrets

Orange Days - Season 1 - Episode 5

In celebration of Akane’s job offer, Keita invites the Orange Group members on a camping trip. Kai runs into Maho at a café, but Sano soon shows up.

#3 - Your Tears

Orange Days - Season 1 - Episode 3

Kai arranges for a semi-pro student orchestra to hold an audition for Sae. She is overjoyed when she passes, but a complication soon arises.

#4 - You Are Not Here

Orange Days - Season 1 - Episode 10

After Sae's hearing worsens, her mother suggests surgery for the first time. The Orange Group hangs out one last time before Shohei leaves for Tibet.

#5 - The Couple That Is Bound Together

Orange Days - Season 1 - Episode 8

Sae's fear of getting hurt causes her to act coldly toward Kai and anger him. Akane invites the Orange Group to the beach to help them make up.

#6 - Your Voice

Orange Days - Season 1 - Episode 11

Life goes on for the remaining Orange Group members. After Shohei returns for graduation, Kai admits over drinks that he still has feelings for Sae.

#7 - The Beginning of Love

Orange Days - Season 1 - Episode 2

Tasked with assisting Sae, Maho asks Kai for help. After hearing about Sae’s past from her friend Akane, Kai tries to recover the violin she sold.

#8 - I Love You

Orange Days - Season 1 - Episode 7

An old friend from when Sae studied abroad in America asks her out on a date. Despite his jealous feelings, Kai helps her calm her nerves.

#9 - My Broken Heart

Orange Days - Season 1 - Episode 4

At Keita's suggestion, Kai and his friends start keeping a shared diary. Later, Maho stuns Kai by telling him they should take some time apart.

#10 - Her Love

Orange Days - Season 1 - Episode 6

When Sae struggles to find a job that piques her interest, Kai suggests that she play piano. She asks her mom for lessons after seeing a job listing.

#11 - Episode 4

SPEC: Birth - Season 1 - Episode 4

#12 - A Sad Fate

Orange Days - Season 1 - Episode 9

When her mother gets invited to join a German orchestra, Sae must decide if she’ll move with her or stay in Japan. Later, she runs into an old friend.

#13 - A dream with companions

A Song to the Sun - Season 1 - Episode 8

#14 - The Madonna Who Lost Her Voice

Orange Days - Season 1 - Episode 1

Kai Yuki, a college senior studying social welfare psychology, struggles to get any job offers. One day, he sees a girl playing the violin on campus.