Character Relationship Map: Sorry

Characters

• Sei (played by Masahiro Hisano) — protagonist

  Sei is an adolescent whose first ejaculation embarrasses him when his family celebrates it. As he becomes more aware of girls, he develops confusing feelings for Nao, tries awkwardly to learn more abo...

• Nao (played by Yukika Sakuratani) — supporting

  Nao is a girl Sei knows and falls in love with. She shares moments of closeness with him but remains guarded, and refuses his request to be his girlfriend because she considers their age difference un...

• Sei's Father (played by Jun Kunimura) — supporting
• Sei's Mother (played by Michiko Kawai) — supporting
• Nao's Father (played by Ayumu Saito) — supporting

  Nao's father runs a shop and makes plans that leave her feeling abandoned and angry. He sells the shop and tells her she can live with her mother and her mother's new partner. Though Nao resents him,...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Nao's Father → Nao (father)
• Sei's Mother → Sei (mother)
• Sei's Father → Sei (father)
• Sei → Nao (Romantic Unrequited Love) — Sei's affection and awkward attempts to get closer to Nao are met with her guardedness; their connection remains unresolved when she leaves.

  Sei admits that he loves Nao and asks her to be his girlfriend. Nao refuses, citing their age difference, and later still wishes she could see him aga...

Story Analysis

Two young people face the confusion of growing up, the limits of their relationship, and an impending separation.

Plot Progression

1. Awakening to Adolescence — Sei is embarrassed by his family's celebration and becomes more aware of girls and growing up. His attention settles on Nao, prompting awkward attempts to learn more about her.
2. Confession and Rejection — Sei confesses his love and asks Nao to be his girlfriend, but she declines because of their age difference. Teasing from other boys compounds his hurt and frustration.
3. Closeness and Misunderstanding — Sei and Nao share time at an arcade and on a walk, but she remains guarded and he does not always understand what she needs. After Nao gives him a New Year's present, Sei turns her away, and his distr...
4. Departure and Unresolved Feelings — Nao's father sells the shop and tells her she can live with her mother and her mother's new partner. Nao prepares to leave for Kyoto, prays for her parents, and admits that she still wishes to see Sei...