Character Relationship Map: Starting Over

Characters

• Nana Kuroswa (played by Mika Akizuki) — protagonist
• Marin Hashimoto (played by Nina Endo) — protagonist
• Keiko Kuroswa (played by Makiko Watanabe) — supporting
• Kazuhiro Naruse (played by Kiyohiko Shibukawa) — supporting
• Taiga Masuda (played by Junki Tozuka) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Nana Kuroswa → Keiko Kuroswa (Family Mother) — Birth mother relationship

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Nana Kuroswa → Taiga Masuda (Social Acquaintance) — Tokyo acquaintance
• Nana Kuroswa → Kazuhiro Naruse (Social Acquaintance) — Tokyo acquaintance
• Nana Kuroswa → Marin Hashimoto (Social Close Friend) — Deep connection and trust

Story Analysis

A young woman's journey through isolation, love, and self-discovery in Tokyo

Plot Progression

1. Isolation in the Crowd — Nana navigates life in Tokyo, feeling isolated despite the bustling city around her.
2. Yearning for Connection — Nana's desire for love grows as she seeks validation from her mother and Marin.
3. Facing Disappointment — Nana encounters resistance and incomprehension, deepening her sense of isolation.
4. Journey of Self-Discovery — Nana begins a profound journey to understand love and find her authentic self.