A love that lasts!
Summary: The story begins with two high school students, Aya and Shota, who experience love at first sight.
Shota, a popular boy at school, is admired by everyone but feels a deep connection with Aya, a shy yet insightful girl who enjoys observing the world around her.
Their journey through the complexities of first love, friendship, and personal growth unfolds against the backdrop of Japanese high school life and cultural traditions.
Key Characters:
- Shota Kazehaya: A popular, kind, and outgoing boy with a secret passion for songwriting. Shota is modeled after characters like Takeru Satoh’s roles in Japanese dramas. He is the kind of person who always seems to have it all together but is deeply introspective.
- Aya: A quiet but intelligent girl who has always preferred being in the background. She is thoughtful, and her perspective on love and life challenges Shota to be more honest with himself.
- Kizuki: Shota’s best friend, playing a crucial role in Shota’s life. Kizuki is in a relationship with a strong, independent girl, making him a model for how Shota navigates his love life.
- Kizuki’s Girlfriend: A supporting character who is emotionally mature, offering advice and emotional support to Aya and Shota.
- A Beautiful, Interesting Woman: Introduced later as a university student who forms a platonic friendship with Shota, allowing him to see future relationships.
Themes:
- First Sight Love: The connection between Shota and Aya from the moment they meet mirrors the “first sight” love trope common in Japanese romance films and dramas.
- Japanese Culture: The story will incorporate traditional Japanese elements, such as festivals, food culture, and respectful nuances of relationships, offering a window into Japanese teenage life.
- Emotional Depth: Like in famous Japanese romance films, such as Your Name, the emotional journey is the story’s heart, with moments of joy, heartbreak, and longing.
- Friendship and Growth: Kizuki plays a significant role in supporting Shota, reminding him that romantic relationships are intertwined with personal growth and development.
Plot Twist: The “lonely university student” introduction could lead to a side story, showing how Shota imagines his future self.
This older version of Shota, modeled after figures like Takeru Satoh’s characters, offers insight into how life after high school could change his view of love and relationships.
Ending: The story concludes with Shota and Aya at a crossroad. They must decide whether to pursue their relationship further as they transition from high school to university.
While not final, their decision leaves room for the audience to ponder the future of their love story.
Best Japanese Romance Dramas for Inspiration:
- Kimi ni Todoke: A high school romance that focuses on the blossoming relationship between the popular boy, Shota Kazehaya, and the shy girl, Sawako. The character of Shota Kazehaya in your story could be inspired by the kindness and authenticity of his namesake.
- Orange: This film deals with a group of friends and the emotional depth of a love triangle, which can add complexity to your narrative.
- Norwegian Wood: A romance focusing on a lonely university student and a group of friends, exploring deep themes of loss, love, and personal growth.
- Your Lie in April: This anime-turned-drama could inspire the use of music as a connecting theme between the characters, reflecting their emotional struggles and growth