Ao Natsu

| Release: 2018
| Cast: Aoi Wakana | Sano Hayato | Mizuishi Atom

Rio has been dreaming of a perfect encounter with her loved one. And that's what happens in that summer when she visits her grandma in Ueko village. She meets Ginzo, the son of the liquor shop owner. Ginzo often helps Rio’s grandma running her small kitchenette. He takes her around the beautiful village and even involves her in the preparation of an annual festival. They are both attracted to each other.
But, Ginzo’s conscience beats his heart. He realizes the fun only lasts this summer, then Rio will return to Tokyo, while he stuck trying to keep the liquor shop survive. He is afraid to take a chance and leave Ueko. Even though he’s been dreaming of becoming designer. Rio motivates him to choose his dream. What will Ginzo do?

I just watched chubby Sano Hayato in 3D Kanojo and I kinda like him. He looks charming in Ao Natsu. Wakana Aoi is cute but looks old. Probably the makeup?

However, this Ueko Village is very beautiful. I’ve been waiting for a japanese director to shoot aesthetically like this.