A Star Brighter Than the Sun Episode 4 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Sae Decides to Support Kamishiro’s Love, but Her Heart Says Otherwise
The story and preview images for Episode 4 of the TV anime A Star Brighter Than the Sun (JP: 太陽よりも眩しい星, Taiyo Yorimo Mabushii Hoshi) have been revealed. This episode will air on Thursday, October 23 at 11:56 PM (JST), and will later be available on various international streaming platforms.
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Episode 4 Story
After Kamishiro directly tells her that he has someone he likes and describes that person as “someone shining brighter than the sun,” Sae Iwata struggles to hold back her feelings. Determined to support Kamishiro’s love despite the pain, she makes up her mind to cheer him on.
Yet despite her resolve, Sae finds her gaze constantly drawn to Kamishiro. Unable to hide her confusion at his usual, friendly attitude, her heart begins to waver once more.

A Star Brighter Than the Sun ©Kazune Kawahara / SHUEISHA / “A Star Brighter Than the Sun” Production Committee
Introduction
From Kazune Kawahara, author of My Love Story!!, High School Debut, and Sensei!, all adapted into various media comes her latest work.
Sae Iwata, a girl a little sturdier than average, and Koki Kamishiro, a delicate boy.
Back in elementary school, Sae fell in love at first sight with Kamishiro’s smile.
Though once small and frail, by the time he entered middle school, Koki had grown into a refreshing, handsome young man and drifted out of her reach.
Then, during their final middle school sports festival, they are paired together, and Sakue’s long-buried first love begins to stir again.
No matter how far away you seem, my shining star will always be you.
Thus begins a sparkling story of first love!

