The year is 1998. The prophesied end of the world is nipping at the planet’s heels along with the cold winds of winter. After an intense game of The Gathering with his best friend Kurushima, Hajime makes a promise with him that he intends to keep—to meet each other at one of the biggest tournaments in Kyoto. However, when Emi gets upset with Hajime at karaoke, he finds himself weathering more than just the icy cold of winter.