Reflecting on the film's inception, Kawamura shared how his collaboration with Satoh on a previous project influenced his portrayal of the psychiatrist in April, Come She Will. Drawing from personal experiences, he also infused elements of his first love's passion for photography into the character of the college girlfriend during the creative process.
"Love, much like cherry blossoms, may be fleeting but exquisitely beautiful," Kawamura mused on his interpretation of romance. "Just as cherry blossoms bloom anew each year, love too has the potential for renewal. Hence, I orchestrated a reunion in the story's conclusion."
