Hibana: Spark

Struggling comedian Tokunaga meets intense senior comic Kamiya at a festival and asks to become his apprentice. Kamiya agrees on one condition.

Kamiya's comedy duo moves to Tokyo, and he and Tokunaga grow closer. Meanwhile, Sparks gets a shot at an audition to play a real venue.

Prospects for Sparks look better each day as New Year's approaches. Kamiya's career stalls and he moves in with a woman named Maki.

Tokunaga and Yamashita balance part-time jobs and comedy gigs, but they must think about the future when Yamashita is offered a movie role.

Sparks and Ahondara enter a variety show where the audience votes for the winner. Tokunaga makes a change once the results are announced.

Sparks readies for the first stand-alone show. Kamiya's situation with Maki has grown rocky and he asks Tokunaga for help.