Jun'ichi organizes a study session to help finish his neglected homework, but the other girls don't remember that he and Nemu are more than siblings, and even they begin to doubt their relationship.

The Summer of Silence

Akemi Kanda

Haruko Momoi

Naoko Matsui

Sakura Nogawa

Ryoko Shiraishi

Daisuke Kishio

Yukari Tamura

Yui Horie

Ui Miyazaki

Masumi Asano

Nami Kurokawa

Emiko Hagiwara

Nanako Shimazaki

Nobuharu Kamanaka

Everyone's Time

Jun'ichi, with the help of his group of friends (the self-appointed "Support Team"), manages his daily life in Nemu's absence. On a stormy summer day, a mysterious young girl arrives at his door.

Two Years Since Then…

Jun'ichi and Kotori decide to skip school and help the girl, Aisia, find her destination on a rain-soaked map written in a foreign language.

Unreadable Map

After learning that grandmother Yoshino is dead, and after Jun'ichi inadvertently shows his only magical skill, Aisia decides to make him her "Master". When Mako discovers her, she insists on having Aisia stay at the Mizukoshi residence.

Beneath the Same Roof

Convinced that Jun'ichi studies at a school of magic, Aisia sneaks into Kazami Academy.

Past the Rows of Cherry Trees

Aisia keeps a close eye on Jun'ichi to "catch" him using magic, despite his insistence that he can only conjure Japanese confections.

Magic's Tail

Rumors abound after Miharu discovers a letter in her shoe locker.

A Letter for Miharu

A fight with Nemu over Aisia living with Jun'ichi is exacerbated when he becomes jealous of the new doctor, Akishima, in the infirmary.

Crossing and Missing Each Other

Jun'ichi attempts to find Nemu in the rain. After another heated fight with Nemu, he confronts Dr.Akishima.

A Storm Foreseen

Aisia (after a chat with Misaki) and Miharu concoct a scheme to get Jun'ichi and Nemu to reconcile. At the base of the dead cherry tree, Jun'ichi and Nemu talk about his grandmother.

Unwithering Feelings

Jun'ichi and Nemu lose sleep watching a drama series on DVD. Left alone, Aisia joins Tamaki's miko club, thinking that Shinto is an eastern form of magic. She decides to use her newfound knowledge on the school's baseball team, who is known for fifty straight losses without even a hit.

I'm Joining

When Nanako has trouble making a deadline for the final chapter of her magical girl comic, Aisia decides to provide some inspiration.

Writing In Progress!

Aisia and Alice put together a show for the hospitalized children, in particular for a young girl who loves the circus.

The Two Stars of Hatsune-Jima

As Jun'ichi and Nemu plan for the imminent summer vacation, Aisia continues her solo magic training.

Aisia's Summer

During a trip to the beach, Aisia discovers Kotori's hidden feelings for Jun'ichi.

Door of the Heart

Aisia tries to push Kotori closer to Jun'ichi, but Kotori accepts that she will never have him.

Delivering a Singing Voice

Aisia develops feelings of rivalry towards Nemu, and of affection towards Jun'ichi.

Blossoming Memories

Aisia tries to compete with Nemu in looking after Jun'ichi (to no avail), and accompanies them on a date. She begins to understand how much Nemu cares for him, but is confused by his seeming lack of understanding or gratitude.

Nemu and Jun'ichi

A blond-haired, voluptuous young woman with twin ponytails is spotted on the island. Thinking that Sakura has returned, Jun'ichi, Nemu, and their friends follow Utamaru to see if he leads them to her.

A Mirage the Color of Cherry Blossoms

After a welcoming party for Sakura, the Asakuras and their friends repair the neglected Yoshino house. Sakura shoots down Aisia's hopes of magic lessons, and tries to explain the dangers of magic.

Sakura's Words

Confused by Sakura's rejection, Aisia asks Kotori about what happened two years ago. She decides to see if everyone's desire can come true through the cherry tree again.

The Season That Won't Return

Sakura talks Aisia out of trying to revive the cherry tree, but Aisia questions her desire to be with Jun'ichi.

Two Magicians

Sakura and the other girls try to get Nemu and Jun'ichi together during a midsummer school day.

Sakura, who hadn't seen Jun'ichi or the girls for a day, suddenly sees the cherry blossoms revived and certain memories erased.

Like a rewound clock, life becomes a semblance of what it was before Jun'ichi and Nemu became lovers. Sakura confronts Aisia's world with a warning.

Da Capo

Although everyone now has a fair chance of being with Jun'ichi, he and Nemu become depressed. Suginami and Kotori bring the two back together to challenge this reality, and Aisia realizes the stubborn power of the cherry tree.

The Bells of Happiness

Junichi Asakura lives with his adoptive sister Nemu in the crescent-shaped island of Hatsune Jima, a place where cherry blossoms bloom throughout the year. In this island, people have mysterious powers and attributes. For example, Junichi has the power to see other people's dreams, and he was also taught by his grandmother to magically create sweets. One day, Junichi's cousin and childhood friend, Sakura Yoshino came back from America all of a sudden. To Junichi's surprise, she looks exactly the same as the girl that moved away six years ago, and hasn't aged one bit. And she came back to remind Junichi of their childhood promise... It is a bittersweet tale of magic, love, hidden desires, and unattainable dreams.

The Summer of Silence

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Season 2 Episodes26

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