This episode introduces the audience to the entire cast of characters and a little of the back story for the main characters. It's a basic overview of the Shuffle! story and universe.

The rest of Kaede's story is explained from the point where Rin started seeing more of Asa to after Rin decided to move out of Kaede's house.

The rest of Asa's story is explained from the point when Rin and she have their first date to when Asa finally used her magic to save Rin's life.

The rest of Primula's story is explained from the point when she returns to the human world healed to when Rin has already moved out of Kaede's house.