"Listen Closely" is a heartwarming and touching romantic animated film that tells a beautiful story about first love, dreams, and growing up.
Tsukishima Wen is a middle school student who likes to read, and she sees a name named Tenzawa Seiji on her library card every time, so she is full of curiosity about this person. One day, by chance, she meets Seiji in an old toy store, but they don't communicate. Later, under the guidance of a mysterious cat, Wen meets an old man who can make a violin, and discovers that Saint's dream is to become a good violin maker, and he goes to Italy to learn Xi violin making skills.
At the same time, Wen is also thinking about her future, and she realizes that she loves to write stories, so she starts to try her hand at writing. When Wen is confused, Seiji shows up and encourages Wen to pursue her dreams and not be afraid of the future. When the two are together, they share each other's dreams and worries, they go to see the sunrise together, enjoy the scenery of the city together on the tram, enjoy the beautiful sunset together on the hillside, and their feelings for each other deepen unconsciously.
However, when Saint Priest decides to go to Italy to fulfill his dream, Wen feels very sad because she does not want to be separated from Saint Division. But the Prophet tells her that only by bravely pursuing her dreams can she meet in the future. So, Wen decided to write down her feelings, hoping that Seiji would see her efforts and know that she had been waiting for him.
Finally, when Wen finished her first book and was ready to be published, she received a package from Italy containing a violin made by Sainte. Wen burst into tears, knowing that this was an agreement between her and the Holy Priest, and a testimony of love between them. This wonderful first love will remain in their hearts forever.