The quartet 'given'—made up of Ritsuka Uenoyama, Mafuyu Satou, Haruki Nakayama and Akihiko Kaji—has reached the final round of the Countdown-fes Amateur Contest, where they will be evaluated on their live performance. The group has cultivated a sound that blends traditional melodies with rhythms, yet they fret over having just one original track to showcase.
Mafuyu adopts the notion of knowledge to craft heartfelt pieces. In this pursuit he unexpectedly gains assistance from Ugetsu Murata, Akihiko's partner. Ugetsu has failed to move past Akihiko, who himself struggles between lingering affection for the past and an uncertain future. They aim to impress judges and audience.
As contest nears, Haruki questions role in group trust he shares with Akihiko. The tension within band mirrors the stakes of performance. It is certain that not all bonds endure, yet it remains to be seen what can be rescued from the wreckage of sorrow—or if only remorse will persist.
