What happens when a student is punished for sharing her Christian faith at school?
How far would you go to protect the person you love?

As Hiroto speaks with Hanaya at school about the voice message she sent earlier, an urgent warning reaches him—relayed by classmate Noriko at the homeroom teacher’s request. His mother is meeting privately with the principal, pressuring the administration to discipline Hanaya and bar her from taking the final exam.

Behind closed doors, donations speak louder than the truth. Quiet threats are exchanged, and institutional power prepares to silence a Christian student for sharing her faith.

Hanaya tries to stop Hiroto from going to the principal’s office. She doesn’t want him dragged into the conflict. But Hiroto has been researching the law ever since his mother’s threats began. He knows what is at stake—and he knows it’s time to speak.

As accusations of manipulation and coerced religious conversion put Hanaya’s future at risk, Hiroto steps forward to defend her—challenging school authority, parental influence, and a system willing to trade justice for financial favor.

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A Christian first-love story about obedience, calling, and letting go. In this emotional episode, Hanaya faces a painful choice between a growing affection for Hiroto and the mission path Jesus called her to follow. Her honest, heartfelt goodbye—as the girl who led Hiroto to Jesus and quietly fell in love with him—offers a tender reminder that following Jesus often means choosing the harder, narrower road. Sometimes, even something beautiful can start pulling us off the path He asks us to walk.

Hanaya sends Hiroto a bittersweet voice message. For the first time, she finally admits she likes him. It’s what Hiroto has been hoping to hear ever since he confessed his feelings for her. But her admission isn’t the start of something new—it’s a goodbye.

Hiroto’s parents won’t support his dream of joining Hanaya in long-term missions in Mongolia or Vietnam. Then Hanaya learns he’s ready to go behind their backs—asking his grandmother for college money so he can follow her overseas. He’s even considering reaching out to Hanaya’s adventure-biker aunt, a massive YouTuber, hoping she’ll threaten to call out his parents online if they pressure the school to block Hanaya from taking her final exams.

The fact that he would go to such extremes for her touches Hanaya deeply—but it also breaks her heart and leaves her overwhelmed. His parents are already upset with her, and she can’t bear carrying the blame for even more conflict in his family.

Most painful of all, Hanaya realizes that her longing to stay close to Hiroto is starting to make her question the mission path she once promised Jesus she would follow. Loving him feels sweet—but it’s slowly tugging her heart away from the direction Jesus gave her.

The Japanese Song (Overall Interpretation):

The song expresses a love that must end, even though the feelings remain. The singer still thinks constantly about the one she loves but believes she cannot give him the happiness he longs for—so in her heartbreak, she chooses to let him go.

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Are you holding back your light for Jesus? Are you feeling hesitant to share your faith or speak the truth because of what others might think?

Inspired by Charlie Kirk’s faith and courage, in this episode, Hanaya shares 8 lessons that challenge Christians—especially young believers—to rise above fear, embrace their mission, and boldly live for Jesus in every conversation, community, and calling. If you’re seeking courage, clarity, and guidance to make your life count for God’s purpose and shine bright for Jesus, this episode is a must-hear.

What you’ll hear:

1. Don’t Waste Your Life
2. Endure Hardships and Conflicts
3. Weakness Is Strength
4. Trust the Process
5. Think Outside the Box
6. It’s Time to Stop Hiding
7. Find Your Focus
8. Your Voice Changes History

This clip honors the memory of Charlie Kirk—a man who recognized his calling to youth, education, and politics, and stayed faithful to it. He intertwined his faith in Jesus with his cultural and political engagement, believing that truth belongs in every arena of life. On college campuses, he challenged conformity and inspired students to think critically and live courageously for truth. An unconventional evangelist, Charlie didn’t preach from pulpits but reasoned, debated, and engaged the questions of young people on university grounds. A reformer at heart, he saw the church not just as an institution, but as Christ’s ecclesia—called to bring biblical clarity and moral courage to every sphere of society.

I want to be remembered for courage for my faith.
— Charlie Kirk (1993-2025)

We are called to live out our faith in everyday life—not just within church walls. Wherever we study, work, live, or spend time, those places are our mission fields. Yet too often, we’ve become convinced that as Christ followers we can be passive, keeping our faith private to avoid offense. We file into our churches and hide, as if our responsibility ends at the sanctuary doors. The greatest threat we face isn’t the depravity of the wicked, but the indifference of the faithful.
— Allen Jackson

Where are the people who are willing to be brave for King Jesus? Everybody likes to be liked. Everybody likes to be loved. But don't think for one second that you're ever going to get along with the world as long as you've signed up for King Jesus. You're not going to get along. So, find joy in it.
— Troy Brewer

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