After the Rain is a heartwarming story about a young girl named Akira Tachibana who finds solace in a local café after a sports injury forces her to give up running.
One day, she meets the manager of the café, a 45-year-old man named Masami Kondo, and the two form an unlikely bond. Despite their age difference, they find comfort in each other's company and slowly begin to open up about their pasts and fears.
As Akira navigates her feelings for Masami and tries to find her place in the world after her injury, she learns valuable lessons about love, loss, and the importance of moving forward.
Through their interactions, Akira and Masami discover that sometimes, the most unexpected friendships can lead to healing and growth.