Love is blossoming at Sakuragaoka High School. Natsuki Enomoto finally gathers the courage to tell her childhood friend Yuu Setoguchi how she feels. Yet, at the climax of her confession, shy Natsuki labels it a "trial" and pretends she was only practicing. Unaware of her genuine emotions and wrestling with his own doubts, Yuu vows to help Natsuki pursue romance. While she processes the failed confession, classmate Koyuki Ayase wrestles with his own affection for Natsuki. Though hesitant, he is resolved to win her heart.
Zutto Mae Kara Suki deshita.: Kokuhaku Jikkou Iinkai chronicles Natsuki"s hope to finally stop rehearsals and honestly confess to Yuu. Meanwhile, close friends become entangled in their own unreciprocated feelings and silent love.