Snowy Love Fall in Spring starts in 1912, as Emperor Taisho begins his short reign and Japan's upper classes are mimicking the tastes and manners of Europe's aristos. Among them are two children, Kiyoaki Matsugae and Satoko Ayakura. Even as a child, Satoko had romantic aspirations in her friendship with Kiyoaki. However, her father, wary of the womanizing ways of Kiyoaki's father, fears for his daughter's involvement. He instructs her tutor, Tadeshina, to ensure the girl's heart is not broken.