This anime follows the lives of Iokawa Karada, a young girl who is set to join junior high school after summer is over, and Nogami Shouko, a young woman who has just returned from studying abroad, who also happens to be the former girlfriend of Karada's older brother. The day Shouko returns, she is dragged by Karada to the beach with her brother and a couple of their friends since she used to know Karada's brother Hiro several years before. After becoming irritated with Hiro for leaving her alone in the United States, she purposefully tells Karada that her ribbons are childish. This upset her greatly because she doesn't like to be treated as a child. Later that same day, Karada is found by Shouko praying at a shrine, wishing to become older. Amazingly, Karada's wish becomes true and she instantly transforms into a young woman. Incidentally, Shouko then has her adulthood taken away from her and she reverts back to about eleven years old.
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This would probably count as the first time I've watched an anime series that was predominantly Drama, and I'd have to say, I like it a lot. Even if it was only 12 episodes, it was 12 episodes of good storytelling. The main character's dilemmas and thoughts are interesting to watch develop and the secondary lead is equally interesting. All of the characters develop into much better people as the series goes on. The story is quite good as well. It's an interesting thought whether you just gained or lost 13 years of your life in a few seconds and have to manage. The emotions of the characters make the story just that much better. The music is pretty good as well. I don't know the tracks by name, but all the music is worthy of mention. The OP theme is excellent, which is what I'd expect from Suara (the same singer from Utawarerumono's OP). It is a bit short, unfortunately, but it's fitting, as is the ending. And again, if you absolutely need action, stay away, because you're not going to find much action here.
