In Debut, each standalone episode revolves around a group of friends: Aki, Saori, and Itou. First, shy Aki falls for the cute Burger Joe employee... but does he like her back? Also, the girls reunite 10 years after burying a time capsule at the local elementary school. However, the capsule contains not three, but four boxes! Who is the fourth person? Only time and reminiscence will tell...
Would you remember a promise you made ten years ago? This central question of promises, of memories, and of love -- this is the question that plagues a group of friends in Japan: a young and very talented girl who is well on her way to becoming a superstar, an average guy with an eye for beauty, and a girl from their past. She has returned from a trip to the USA because she remembers a promise they all made ten years ago.. but ten years is a long time, and memories are easily forgotten. Who knows what could come from this reunion...
After the tragic death of his high school sweetheart, Mikami Tomoya just isn't the same. Dating has been scarce, and feelings have been buried. But what if Tomoya had a chance to date someone new? What if he had three choices, in fact? Memories Off explores one possible match in each episode of the OVA.
Love can be found in a variety of places, including an ordinary classroom. For one young woman, confessing to her handsome classmate will be a feat of epic proportions! With one hand written letter, she gathers the courage to finally break the news, but has no idea her work of art will touch the heart of a special child, as well. Will the young man return her affections, or is she doomed to the life of a bachelorette?
Both of these anime feature a girl who falls in love with a boy and tries to show him her feelings. The main characters are very similar as well, in that both girls have dreams of the future. The animes show some imbalance concerning the flow of the story, but if you like one, you'll probably like the other.