Synopsis

During gym class, Ichika slammed a volleyball into the face of her classmate, Tamaru Kai. Later, she sought him out to apologize while he was reading. But as she approached, she noticed the book was connected to the anime she adored. Kai offered to lend her the series. That night, Ryo met Ichika at a convenience store to walk her home, and Kai was also present. Ryo discovered that Kai was lending Ichika books. Kai mentioned seeing Ichika at school the next day before Ryo called him over.