Book 1

When the tsunami strikes the Japanese coastal town ofOmori-wan, the effects are utterly devastating. Three yearslater, much of what happened on that day is still a mystery.As Hotaka sets about convincing local performers to appearat the town's upcoming Memorial Concert, he finds himselfincreasingly haunted by memories of his best friend Takeshi. When strong willed Sakura initiates a controversial anti-seawallmovement, there is danger at every turn for Hotaka and hisfriends. As the town and its people struggle to rebuild theirlives, can Hotaka help Omori-wan look to the future - andlet go of his past?