 The story is set in Japan, beginning in the 1990s up until the present day (2008), with each act centered on a boy named Takaki Tōno.In 1991, Takaki Tōno quickly befriends Akari Shinohara when she transfers to his elementary school in Tokyo.They grow closer to each other due to similar interests and attitudes; for instance, they both prefer to stay inside during recess due to their seasonal allergies.