Synopsis

Following their meeting with Hattori, Mashiro and Takagi returned to their work on new submissions. During class, Mashiro would jot notes to Azuki. A wave of tears overcame Azuki when Mashiro questioned whether their happiness was contingent upon achieving their aspirations, and she offered him her email address. Mashiro felt a growing urgency to submit a piece for the Tezuka Award, hoping to bring a smile back to Azuki's face. However, Takagi urged a more measured approach, advocating for metic