"The Smile After the Rain" (雨のち笑み, Ame nochi emi ). Release Date: Originally published around October 2019.
Kono Oto Tomare! Wikia·Contributors to Kono Oto Tomare! Wikia "The Smile After the Rain" (雨のち笑み, Ame nochi emi )
The chapter centers on Natsu Momoya , a newer member who has often felt like an outsider due to his cynical attitude. After a tense interaction, Sane (Saneyasu Adachi) apologizes to Natsu for being overly aggressive but also bluntly tells him to watch his tone and use "nicer words". Wikia·Contributors to Kono Oto Tomare
Despite the criticism, the club members—including Kouta , Michi , and Atsumu —warmly invite Natsu into the clubroom. This gesture of genuine friendship causes Natsu to smile to himself, marking a turning point in his emotional connection to the group. Despite the criticism, the club members—including Kouta ,
Smile After the Rain ( 雨 あめ のち 笑 え み, Ame nochi emi) is the eighty-fourth chapter of the Kono Oto Tomare! manga series.
As of April 2026, the manga is ongoing with over 33 volumes released. Plot Summary
Chapter 84 focuses on character reconciliation and the strengthening of the internal bonds following the high-stakes Kanagawa Prefecture Qualifiers.