Golden Time

- Season 1

(2013)

Spring Time: A newly admitted student at a Tokyo law school, Banri Tada befriends a fellow freshman at his orientation, Mitsuo Yanagisawa, who is also struggling with university life.

Lonely Girl: After being invited to the Film Club's welcoming party by Mitsuo, Banri has the opportunity to speak with classmate, Chinami. However, the party is soon crashed by their neighbours from the Tea Club.

Night Escape: At the meeting place for an overnight trip with a club, Banri becomes suspicious of the other students. His suspicions are further confirmed when their van passes the seminar house and drives deeper into the mountains.

Blackout: After Linda finds Banri and Kouko lost in the mountains, they return to Tokyo at the relief of Mitsuo, Chinami and 2D-Kun. However, a conversation with Chinami leaves Kouko remorseful when Mitsuo steps in.

Body and Soul: Failing to remember anything after returning to the bridge where he lost his memory, Banri experiences Kouko's response to his confession when he arrives in Tokyo.

Yes No: Banri dreams of his past with Linda, leading to Kouko noticing his unusual behaviour when interacting with his former classmate. They attend a party, where Mitsuo's and Chinami's exchange leaves an uncomfortable atmosphere.

Masquerade: A desperate confession almost leaves Kouko with serious consequences, as well as the dissatisfaction of her father.

Reset: A flashback presents more of Banri's complicated past, and the early departure of Mitsuo from the university campus leaves Kouko worried. Banri checks on Mitsuo and is shocked by his state.

With You Again: Kouko misses classes for several days due to a cold. Upon returning, she is dejected. Watching her and Banri, Banri's ghost reminisces a similar situation between him and Linda deep in the past.

In the Mirror: Awakening in his physical body, Ghost Banri's sole desire is to see Linda. However, he is injured and develops a high fever whilst alone in his apartment.

Trouble Party: Banri and Mitsuo accept a job offer from Nana-senpai without Kouko knowing. To make things worse, the job isn't exactly what they were expecting.

Don't Look Back: The party heats up and Banri starts to enjoy his newfound employment. Meanwhile, Kouko becomes increasingly anxious as the night drags on.

Summer Has Come: Banri and Kouko enjoy a festival together, but across the following days, continuous misfortune seems to interfere with the pair as Ghost Banri's curse grows stronger.

Ladies Talk: Mitsuo has a girlfriend?. Kouko drags Banri and 2D-kun to Chinami's house to find out. Yet, they're quickly discovered by Chinami and the group gets back together again and prepare to hit the beach.

Accident Beach: What starts as a perfect day for the beach becomes a frustrating journey as Ghost Banri continues to plague the group. Yet, the group is determined to overcome the sudden misfortune.

Wake Up Call: Kouko is deeply saddened by the incident and refuses to see anyone, including Banri. Chinami, Mitsuo and 2D-kun worry for Kouko, who keeps having the same troubling nightmare.

Return to Yesterday: Banri arrives early at the Golden Time restaurant to help the festival club before the summer festival.

My Hometown: Banri heads off to his hometown for a class reunion with Linda, leaving Kouko in Tokyo. With Banri gone, Kouko is unable to bear the loneliness and goes to Banri's apartment where she happens upon Nana-senpai.

Night in Paris: Banri sees a doctor for his 'hallucinations' before returning to Tokyo. At his welcome back party, Mitsuo announces plans to film the Festival Club to get closer to Linda.

His Chasm: Banri is shocked by Chinami's outrage and consults Kouko, who he still hasn't given the ring to. Mitsuo is determined to keep filming the Festival Club, who are preparing for their latest Awa Dance.

I'll Be Back: The events of the previous day leaves Kouko and Banri terrified that his memories are returning and that he will revert to his former self. In amidst this confusion, Banri awaits his fate.

Paradise Lost: Kouko asserts her decision, which angers her friends. Chinami comforts Banri and decides to film his troubling situation whilst Mitsuo tries talking with Kouko. Afterwards, Linda has something to say to Banri.

Last Smile: As things worsen, Kouko makes a promise. Linda rejects Kouko's resignation so the trio try to set everything aside and prepare for the School Festival. After, 2D-kun makes a final attempt to fix the relationships in their group.

Golden Time: His memories distorted, Banri returns to his hometown. He tries to recall the events that happened between losing his memory until now, with little success.