Yamato has fallen in love at first sight and the race is on. Yamato's heart takes him on an impulsive trial of heartache and self-discovery as he pursues Suzuka Asahina, the most popular girl in his new school. Personalities clash as the competition for Suzuka's love and attention grows with every event.

Yamato has fallen in love at first sight and the race is on. Yamato's heart takes him on an impulsive trial of heartache and self-discovery as he pursues Suzuka Asahina, the most popular girl in his new school. Personalities clash as the competition for Suzuka's love and attention grows with every event.

Yamato has fallen in love at first sight and the race is on. Yamato's heart takes him on an impulsive trial of heartache and self-discovery as he pursues Suzuka Asahina, the most popular girl in his new school. Personalities clash as the competition for Asahina's love and attention grows with every life event.

Yamato has fallen in love at first sight and the race is on! Yamato's heart takes him on an impulsive trial of heartache and self-discovery as he pursues Suzuka Asahina, the most popular girl in his new school. Personalities clash as the competition for Asahina's love and attention grows with every life event.

Talk about misdirection! Too bad it's unintentional! As Yamato keeps everyone running the wrong way, soon they're all running from him! His girlfriend long gone and Suzuka ever distant... Sound advice leads to a noisy clash, and the track diva's left in an unflattering light. Not to worry, for a quick trip to the laundromat has them all facing the finish line again - all but Yamato!

A new goal requires a new game plan, and Yamato has become a far cry from his former self! Purpose and drive, dedication and determination - one would think the young man finally worthy of Suzuka's affections... As Yamato takes training to new levels of obsession, as he improves - second by painstaking second - little else matters to the reformed runner as he prepares to take on the fates.

Yamato just transferred to a big city high school, where the slacker finds himself smitten with track star Suzuka - but she's totally out of his league. She's pretty, popular, and she's got something to prove. When Yamato joins the track team to impress the steely beauty, he sees that running the race isn't enough. He'll have to go the distance if he wants to break through to Suzuka's guarded heart.

Yamato is ready for a fresh start, and where better than in the hustle and bustle of Tokyo? So when his aunt invites him to stay rent-free in her big-city boarding house, it's an offer Yamato can't refuse. There's just one teensy weensy catch: it's an all-girls housing complex and spa! Things get even more nerve-wracking when he meets his neighbor Suzuka, a beautiful track-and-field star. She's not just the cutest girl Yamato's ever met: she's also the coolest, the smartest, and the most intimidating.

Suzuka can't wait to spend Christmas with her new boyfriend, Yamato. But then she's invited to an exclusive collegiate training camp over the holidays. She breaks the bad news to Yamato, hoping that he'll beg her not to go. Aiming to be a supportive boyfriend (and forgetting all about Christmas!), Yamato insists she attend the camp. Now Suzuka is furious, and clueless Yamato can't figure out what he's done wrong.

Yamato's best bud, Yasunobu, has dragged Yamato to karaoke and hooked him up with a cutie named Yui. Then Suzuka passes by and sees Yui hanging all over Yamato. Suzuka is not amused, and she leaves for a track-and-field training camp. Now poor Yamato is as lonely as can be. Never fear, Yasunobu has a plan! Should Yamato be worried?

Yamato and Suzuka's relationship finally seems to be sailing on smooth waters. Then Suzuka drops a bombshell: she's studying abroad and leaving for America! Yamato has only one hope: to buy a computer and keep in touch with Suzuka online. But will distance make their hearts grow fonder, or will it break them up for good?

Since the moment he met her, Yamato has been completely crazy for the cool and beautiful Suzuka. But now that they're actually dating, it's anything but a dream come true. In a few days, Suzuka is leaving to study abroad in America - leaving Yamato behind in Japan. Will absence really make Suzuka's heart grow fonder? Not only that, but Yamato's old flame is back in the picture. She's now a famous model, and she just might still be in love with Yamato!