Golden Time (2013)

1 - Spring Time

Banri Tada, a freshman law student at a Tokyo university ended up arriving late for his entrance ceremony. Not knowing how to get to the university, he discreetly followed two other students, and meets Mitsuo Yanagisawa, another freshman, who quickly befriended him. As they made their way to their o

2 - Lonely Girl

Banri has a dream of himself, apparently injured, fleeing from a hospital, but upon awakening cannot remember any more than that. Arriving at the university gate, he meets Kouko, who is waiting for Mitsuo, and the two talk some more. He notices that Kouko seems lonely without Mitsuo. Later that nigh

3 - Night Escape

On the day of the scheduled club trip, Banri meets with Kōko and Nijigen, who is also invited. When the club members arrives to pick up the attendants, Banri becomes suspicious of them when he notices they all wear a similar pendant, and more so when they bring the group to a remote location. The cl

4 - Blackout

After Linda finds them, she explains that she was out on a club retreat with the Festival Club, and brings Banri and Kōko to their campsite. After returning, Banri is greeted by Nijigen, Mitsuo, and Chinami, who are all relieved to know they are alright. Later during a break, Banri, Mitsuo, and Chin

5 - Body and Soul

After finding the photo of him and Linda, Banri runs to the bridge where the accident that caused his amnesia occurred to remember more, but cannot. The spirit of the eighteen-year-old Banri Tada watches him, and explains that the fall caused his eighteen-year-old spirit, and all his memories, to le

6 - Yes No

In a dream, Banri remembers that after his love confession to Linda, she agreed to tell him her response the following night on the bridge where Banri would have his accident. Kōko notices Banris unusual behavior around Linda, but when she questions him, he denies that anything is wrong. Chinami fin

7 - Masquerade

Kōko tells Banri that she loves him, but before he can respond Kōko is arrested for stealing a bike that she used to catch up to Banri. At the police station, Kōko is cleared of any charges, and after explaining the reason behind her sudden confession, Banri reciprocates and the two officially becom

8 - Reset

In a flashback, Banri overhears Linda saying she does not see him as a lover, causing him to ignore her for days. She then apologizes, saying she did not mean what she said. Banri forgives her and the spirit of Banri reminisces that was when things changed between the two and left him wondering if L

9 - With You Again

Kōko suddenly falls ill and does not come to school for several days. When she does return, Banri notices she is dejected, but she denies anything is wrong, until she breaks down in tears and relays to Banri her fears that he might one day leave her. Banri reassures her he will not, and the spirit o

10 - In the Mirror

Ghost Banri, having awakened back in his physical body, feels the urge to see Linda. He slips and falls, hitting his chin on the floor. He returns to being new Banri, and sees in the mirror Kōko gave him that he has cut his chin. Despite not being a serious injury, Banri feels ill. He discovers the

11 - Trouble Party

Banri and Kōko ride the train and discuss Kōkos new Festival Club nickname RoboGirl, so named because she looks like a robot when she dances.They look forward to the Awa dance festival and the beach trip they have planned. Banri worries about whether Kōko is the one who took the photo of Linda and h

12 - Don't Look Back

Banri Tada is enjoying working as a waiter at the party, along with Nana, Mitsuo and Linda. Meanwhile, Kōko has texted Banri numerous times and is becoming concerned that he hasnt answered. Some of the guests see Banri and Linda together and insist on taking their picture. The two of them get carrie

13 - Summer Has Come

As Ghost Banri watches, Banri dreams about when he was in the hospital and met with Linda (whom he didnt remember at the time), and about the message he was supposed to pass along to her friend. Later, the Festival Club gathers at the Awa dance festival and prepares to perform. Almost everyone is in

14 - Ladies Talk

2D-kun calls Banri and tells him that he heard Banri was lonely. He offers to hang out, but Banri already has plans with Kōko. As they discuss their wish to hang out with Mitsuo (who has been too busy lately), Kōko arrives and overhears the conversation. She is suspicious until Banri hands over the

15 - Accident Beach

On the day of the trip to the beach, the group encounters several mishaps on the journey. It starts off with Kōko and Banri meeting Nijigen at the wrong place, and delays in picking up Chinami and Mitsuo. Heavy traffic slows their exit from the city. It rains despite contrary forecasts. The group ar

16 - Wake-up Call

The accident gives Chinami a bloody lip, dents the cars bumper, and damages the guard rail. The group is escorted back to the city by the police. Upon arrival, Kōko gets slapped by her father, and the trip to Barcelona is cancelled. On the next day, Banri, Mitsuo, Chinami, and Nijigen meet with all

17 - Return to Yesterday

Banri arrives at the Golden Time restaurant where the Festival Club is setting up for a gathering at the Fireworks Extravaganza and the club members are strangely welcoming and eerily nice, which sets Banri on edge. He figures out that they are trying to comfort him after his and Kōkos supposed brea

18 - My Hometown

Kōko enters Banris apartment alone after going through his mail because she misses him so much. After throwing a tantrum and sniffing Banris pillow, she tries to get a hold of herself by doing The Exorcist. Nana catches her in the act, then suggest that Kōko do that during Nanas next show, but Kōko

19 - Night in Paris

Banri discusses the event of ghost Banri falling from the bridge with a doctor, who can do nothing more than provide a sedative for him. On the train ride back to Tokyo, Banri remembers how ghost Banri tried to take over his body before and now wonders why ghost Banri has given up. When Banri return

20 - His Chasm

After Chinami admonishes Banri for being too friendly with Linda because shes the girl Mitsuo likes, Banri catches up with Kōko to share everything that happened. Kōko and Banri talk about Chinami, and they both realize that they are ok with their former likes liking others. Banri then considers giv

21 - I'll Be Back

After the incident at the Awa dance festival, Banri fears losing himself as his memories from before his accident return. Kōko tries to comfort Banri by having dinner with their friends at his apartment as he plans to tell them about his background and other recent troubles. Things go sour when Barn

22 - Paradise Lost

Stunned by Kōkos words, Banri waits for Kōko where she had rejected him, hoping Kōko would come back. Hours pass and Banri meets Kōkos father, who drives Banri home. Along the way, Banri deduces that Kōko may already had knowledge of Banri taking anti-anxiety medications and asks her father about th

23 - Last Smile

Banri confronts Kōko; Kōko explains the reason why she decided to resign from the Festival Club is due to Banris unwillingness to be in the same place as her. Banri reveals to Kōko that his memories from before his accident are returning and he would eventually return to his former self; his memorie

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Upon losing his recent memories, Banri returns to his hometown. After fiddling with the notes he made for himself prior to the return of his former memories, Banri opens his e-mail account and discovers that someone has been sending e-mails to Kōko under his name. Linda and Banri seem to have return