36,000 Seconds in a Day

Kirino Academy's Muda Club experiments with shojo manga tropes. Cynical Nishina conceals past trauma. Will romance blossom?

Nishina, scarred by past breakup, shuns love. Chance encounter with Ema over manga manuscript rekindles emotions.

Misunderstanding as Nishina and Ema seen kissing. Maya, Shiro, and Aoi investigate, sparking jealousy and confusion.

Maya's fiancée, Amane, chases her with a "Sashimata" weapon. The Muda Club helps Maya challenge Amane to a baseball contest for freedom.

Aoi feels low despite fortune-telling success. Nishina, enthusiastic about manga and chatting with Ema, gets a makeover for his love life.

Aoi and Meri date; Nishina upset by Ema's rejection. Clash with Aoi. Ema confides in friends about Nishina's kiss.

Nishina plans a grand surprise birthday for Ema to win her heart. While she loses a key manuscript, Nishina seeks gift ideas.

Muda Club preps for "Summer Festival." Nishina urged to confess to Ema, leading to student council president intervention.

Muda Club in crisis with closure and missing watermelons. Nishina devises a plan to save festival and his love.