Shitsuren Karuta Episode 1

Chinami fell in love with Nozaki after a fateful meeting at the flower shop where she worked part-time, and they spent four years together. But one day, out of nowhere, he tells her he wants to break up. Heartbroken, she eventually moves on and throws herself into her job as a PR at an apparel company, building a fulfilling routine. Supporting her through the breakup are her two close friends from university: Hikaru, a freelance writer happily in love with his partner, and Ayase, who views romance with a more detached, almost cynical perspective. Ayase works at a long-established game company, planning a “romance karuta”, and even turns Chinami’s heartbreak into material for the game. Still, the three of them continue to laugh and spend time together like always. One day, they attend the wedding of their former classmate, Misaki. But in the middle of the ceremony, Misaki suddenly declares, “I was heartbroken by you”, and runs away. Witnessing this shocking scene, the three are left trying to make sense of the meaning behind her words. (Source: Japanese = MBS || Translation = kisskh)