Taking occurs in the interim between the events of Free! : Eternal Summer and Liberation! Dive into the Future for Free! Take Your Marks depicts the last summer of the graduating seniors via four separate storylines before they set ship for the future. Unmei doesn't have a choice! (Destined Choice!) follows Haruka Nanase and Makoto Tachibana as they look for Haruka's new residence in Tokyo. Hitou no Chill Out! Aiichiro Nitori selects a graduation present for Rin Matsuoka and Sousuke Yamazaki in (Cooling Down at the Secret Hot Spring! ), while Momotaro Mikoshiba receives tickets to the Anago Hot Springs. Aiichiro and Momotaro invite Rin and Sousuke to join them on a trip. Batafurai no Kessoku! (United Butterfly!) depicts Rei Ryugazaki, Nagisa Hazuki, and Gou Matsuoka preparing a recruiting film in order to attract new employees.