Whisper of the Heart

Fourteen-year-old Shizuku Tsukishima spends her spare time buried in books and writing poetry. One evening, while looking over the library checkout cards, she notices the same name appearing again and again: Seiji Amasawa. Intrigued by the unknown boy who seems to share her taste in stories, Shizuku decides to find out who he is.

A chance encounter with an unusual cat on a train leads her to a cozy antique shop and a cat figurine called “The Baron.” There, Shizuku finally crosses paths with Seiji, and the two grow closer as they talk and spend time together. Seiji’s clear ambition and plans for the future only sharpen Shizuku’s own uncertainty—until their bond, and the quiet inspiration she draws from The Baron, pushes her to search for a dream of her own and the courage to pursue it.