Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk

It was the season of spring, when flowers and plants begin to sprout. Botan and her dorm mates visited the Chichibu Shibazakura Festival, but before they knew it, the dorm leader, Ibuki, was nowhere to be seen. Ignoring the other dorm residents, who were exasperated as this was nothing new, Botan ran off to find Ibuki. When she finally found Ibuki, she was sitting alone on a bench, sipping a highball. Enticed by Ibuki's presence, Botan decided to try alcohol for the first time.

Kanade, searching for a drink that Ibuki might enjoy, invites Botan to a liquor store. There, Botan is drawn to a drink named after a lily and tries shochu for the first time.
Will Kanade's wish to drink with Ibuki come true?
As the weather gets warmer, Botan and Ibuki go out shopping for clothes. The place Ibuki takes them to is a clothing store where you can drink alcohol...?

Intrigued by Akane's records, Botan asks to listen to them. Surrounded by the soothing music, Botan musters up the courage to invite Ibuki to a private hot spring.
Excited to visit the seaside hot spring resort, Botan makes a request to Ibuki while soaking in the bath. Meanwhile, Ibuki, who has always insisted on drinking alone, is also experiencing a change of heart...

To see the sea of clouds, everyone from the dorm goes for a drive to a shrine. As they head towards the viewpoint, Botan and Ibuki sneak away from the group and explore the shrine grounds, where they find a spot for matchmaking where couples who offer papers with each other's names written on them are said to be united.
Botan, Ibuki, and Yaeka visit Kawagoe to escape the stifling heat of the rainy season. The three of them stroll through the Taisho-era modern streets before visiting a footbath.

Opening the heavy door, Botan and Ibuki step into a bar for the first time in their lives. Though nervous about the atmosphere, Botan is moved by the freedom and new ways to enjoy alcohol. Meanwhile, as Ibuki drinks, she is reminded of a bitter memory. Kanade had invited Ibuki for a drive over the weekend, but she hasn't been able to give her the homemade strawberry whiskey she made as a birthday present...

To deepen their friendship with Jinran, the newest resident of the dormitory, Botan and Ibuki take her to a limestone cave. After navigating the dark, narrow cave, the three of them grow closer and decide to take a break at a cafe, enjoying shaved ice. Jinran, who loves alcohol, invites the two to go for a drink, and Ibuki, who has always preferred drinking alone, hesitates but eventually accepts the offer.

Ibuki, Kanade, and Jinran visit Mount Bukō. In the magnificent natural scenery where sunlight filters through the trees, Ibuki, who doesn't understand the appeal of mountain climbing and is starting to show signs of fatigue, is approached by a troubled-looking old woman.
Botan and Ibuki visit a planetarium and decide to kill time on a bench by the river until the show starts. While drinking space-themed beer, Botan gazes at Ibuki and conveys a certain feeling to her.

Akane, torn between a career and music, is distracted no matter what she's asked. Seeing this, Yaeka invites Botan and the others to a public bathhouse. In the bath, Jinran asks Botan about her relationship with Ibuki, leaving her at a loss for words...
Ibuki, visiting Okutama with Botan, is overjoyed to buy her favorite beer and enjoys drinking amidst the natural beauty of the clear stream.

Ibuki, Kanade, and Jinran hold a get-together at the dorm. As they talk about various things, from job hunting to everyday life, Ibuki reveals that she feels the happiest she's ever been.
Botan and Ibuki go on a trip to a glamping cottage to see the starry sky. Botan wonders about the true meaning behind Ibuki's words, "You are special to me," and although she is overwhelmed with anxiety, she musters up the courage to ask.

While visiting an art museum with her dormmates, Kanade witnesses Ibuki happily chatting with Botan. Noticing Kanade's troubled and downcast expression, Jinran invites her out for a drink.
Akane and Yaeka visit a musical instrument showroom. In the shop bathed in the setting sun, Yaeka, growing increasingly annoyed by Akane's engrossment in playing the guitar, hears a song that brings back memories.

Kanade and Jinran are drinking alone together at an izakaya. As they chat about their shared love of movies, Jinran suddenly reveals something. What Kanade hears is...
Botan visits a shisha bar at Akane's invitation. Akane reveals that she wants to pursue a career in music, but hasn't been able to tell Yaeka about it. The smoke gently envelops Akane as she smiles with a troubled expression.

Kanade and Jinran decide to exchange gifts before Christmas. What did the two of them choose...?
Botan and Ibuki visit Echigo Yuzawa, which is covered in snow. Botan feels anxious and impatient about their future and tries to close the distance between them quickly, but Ibuki instinctively rejects her. Botan is saddened by the difference in their feelings for each other, and Ibuki offers her something.