Akane Shinoda

Akane Shinoda is a first-year high school student who plays flute in the school wind ensemble and serves as the junior of Miki Fujinomiya. Plagued by intense shyness and a lack of self-confidence, she initially struggled to perform in front of others out of fear of making mistakes. Through the warm encouragement of Miki and their friends at the Asahigaoka branch school, Akane gradually overcomes her social barriers, opening her heart little by little in a heartwarming story of quiet but meaningful growth.