With the start of college, Nao and Uehara embark on a new chapter, yet Uehara’s newfound popularity stirs a disquiet within Nao. Adding to this unease is Natsume, a recent acquaintance whose intentions seem subtly geared towards driving the…

A fleeting kiss with Natsume sparked a ripple of misunderstanding between Uehara and Nao. In the aftermath, Uehara sought refuge in a laboratory position, while Nao explored the vibrant nightlife surrounding the university.

Nao discovers that Uehara addresses Saeko by her given name within his laboratory. During a visit to a petting zoo with Natsume and his sister, she shares her anxieties with him.

As Uehara’s birthday drew near, Nao sought employment at the same shop as Natsume. A customer's peculiar request sparked a shared introspection, prompting both of them to consider their own desires.

Natsume and Nao command the central roles in Abecchi’s latest play, though the script’s frequent kiss scenes rankle Uehara. Elsewhere, trouble brews for Micchan and Marina.

Nao was planning a surprise birthday party for Uehara, a secret she believed well-kept. However, Uehara discovered the scheme with surprising speed. Natsume offered Nao some counsel.

A shadow of suspicion crossed Uehara's face; he believed Natsume harbored affections for Nao. Seeking counsel, Natsume confided in Saeko. Meanwhile, Nanase and Nao, collaborating on a project, found themselves discussing the complexities of…

Nao doesn't explicitly tell Uehara about Natsume's kiss, yet Uehara pieces the truth together. Nao, Natsume, and the others embark on a camping trip, while Uehara and Saeko attend a lecture.

The news that Uehara needed distance sent a fresh wave of anxiety through Nao. Her concern for him spiraled into a sudden, sharp act of violence; she struck him. Then, with a rush of emotion, she confessed the depth of her feelings.

The separation of Uehara and Nao has left Nao adrift, seeking a new path for herself. A flicker of hope remains that they might reconcile, yet Saeko's affections have not waned.