Synopsis

Akira confessed her feelings to Kondo, though he didn't interpret it as a declaration of love. A shadow of discouragement had fallen over Akira; she struggled to connect with her teammates on the track and felt adrift even from her closest friend, Haruka. Yet, she reiterated her affection for Kondo. Finally, the seventeen-year-old girl’s sincerity seemed to stir something within him, prompting Kondo to respond.