Gentle koto plucking and flute over quiet ambient pads, the sound of old Kyoto filtered through a PlayStation. Harukanaru Toki no Naka de's third drama CD volume, Matsuyoi no Maki, continues the Hachiyou Misato side stories with four dramatic chapters and two vocal tracks.
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Kachou no Tsukai opens the set with something delicate that slowly builds tension. Omoi no Hate ni sits in the middle carrying the emotional weight, all longing and consequence. The two short version songs, Irozai no Shizuku and Kageri no Fuuin, close things out with vocal performances that feel like they're holding back tears.
Six tracks total. Short but atmospheric. The kind of thing that works better at low volume late at night. If you like your Japanese period drama with a side of supernatural heartbreak, start here.