 It has been one year since the end of Ai Yori Aoshi, and not much has changed. Kaoru and Aoi are still keeping their love a secret. Kaoru has finished college and is now writing his thesis for a doctor s degree. He is even working part-time at the university institute. Of course, all of the other girls (except for Miyabi) all have crushes on Kaoru, and continue to try and win his heart. Kaoru and Aoi know that they can t hide their love from everyone forever...