Though he'd shared a few moments that sent a thrill through him, Taiki couldn't help but wonder if Chinatsu even knew his name. Then, unexpected news compels him to take a risk.

Taiki’s new housemate settled into the residence with an immediate ease. Their bond deepened quickly, yet his efforts to maintain a degree of privacy surrounding their developing relationship sparked a regrettable misinterpretation.

The sound of Haryu’s voice, laced with an intimate nickname for Chinatsu, struck Taiki with a sudden, sharp disorientation. A wave of unease washed over him, leaving him visibly unsettled. The incident lingered, a subtle tremor beneath his …

A mistaken gym uniform results in a charged encounter. Afterward, Haryu subtly escalates the tension surrounding Taiki's upcoming competition, while Kyo confides in Chinatsu with a hidden plea.

The match hangs in the balance, each player evenly matched as they battle on the court. Will Taiki emerge victorious against Kishi? And will Chinatsu extend an invitation to the aquarium?

Returning Chinatsu’s phone, Hina stumbles upon a startling revelation. Meanwhile, the gymnast finds herself increasingly burdened by expectation, all the while grappling with unfamiliar emotions.

The whispers followed Chinatsu like a shadow. She caught snippets of conversations – sharp, unkind assessments of her performance in the recent match. Later, a lighthearted moment unfolded: Hina playfully pilfered a bite from Taiki’s food, …

With the national championships within reach, Chinatsu offers Taiki a word of encouragement. Afterward, in the doubles match, Haryu and Taiki find themselves facing the nation's best competitors.

The defeat at Sajikawa High gnawed at Taiki, fueling a frantic period of studying for midterms. He pushed himself relentlessly, and the strain soon manifested as illness. It was during this time that Chinatsu unexpectedly appeared in his ro…

The night had offered no rest, and Taiki sought out Haryu, asking for counsel regarding his affections. Later, Chinatsu found herself contemplating a disquieting truth: her recent actions might be undermining her aspirations and causing dif…

As the annual fireworks festival drew near, Hina found a reserve of courage within herself to extend an invitation to Taiki. He had been keeping his distance from Chinatsu since their last, uncomfortable exchange.

Taiki went to the fireworks festival with Hina, and was struck by how different she seemed – a newfound reserve clinging to her. Later, in a surprising turn of events, he encountered Chinatsu, who was searching for a lost child.

After Chinatsu left, Taiki felt a prickle of unease, a sense that something might have been misconstrued. At the national badminton tournament, he gleaned further insight into the connection between Karen and Haryu.

The weight of the national competition pressed heavily on Chinatsu, but Hina offered a bright distraction to a troubled Taiki. She proposed a game, one with a playful wager: the loser would reveal a deeply embarrassing secret.

Even on her birthday, a shadow lingers in Chinatsu's eyes. Taiki plans a visit to a place of significance, though the weather threatens to disrupt their day.

With the start of the new term, the school hums with activity, preparing for the festival. Chinatsu finds herself lost in unsettled thoughts about Taiki.

News of the impending practice match against Sajikawa High stirred unease within Taiki. The thought of facing Yusa again cast a shadow of worry over him. Chinatsu and Hina offered their steadfast encouragement, a quiet promise of support.

Sajikawa High School has arrived for the eagerly awaited practice match. Watching from the sidelines, Chinatsu reflects on the journey Taiki has undertaken.

The day before the school festival, Taiki embarked on his customary morning run and discovered Chinatsu practicing nearby. To his surprise, she offered him an unexpected invitation.

The idyllic days spent with Chinatsu were fleeting; soon, Nishida’s foreboding prophecy began to unfold. A disruption in the cast – the classmate meant to portray the prince unable to fulfill the role – left Taiki with the unexpected burden…

Rumors about Taiki and Hina circulate, yet Chinatsu appears undisturbed. But during a sleepover at Karen’s, the basketball player reveals her genuine feelings.

News of Hina’s secret affections for Taiki reached Ayame, and a resolve formed within her to intervene. A most opportune moment presented itself with the approaching autumn training camp.

The lively card game with friends left Taiki feeling adrift, his thoughts swirling. As the training camp wore on, he found himself increasingly preoccupied with the confusing emotions he held for Chinatsu and Hina.

A tempest of feelings stirred within Hina as she wrestled with her affection for Taiki. Fortunately, through Ayame's intervention, she found herself granted a private moment with him on their final night together.

The repercussions of Ayame's interference settled upon her, and she sought to comfort Hina with a variety of gestures. Elsewhere, Taiki found his determination hardening, and he mustered the courage to ask Chinatsu on a date.