On the first day of school, Ryūji made a discovery. He and Taiga, the most unpleasant girl in their class, shared a secret: they were both in love with each other’s best friends.

She strained, reaching for connection, but her efforts to bridge the gap only ended in a jarring fall. Like a basketball play gone wrong, a carefully constructed plan spiraled out of control. A cascade of sweetness – cookies, tumbling from …

A day with Minori was a flurry of activity for Ryūji, assisting her at one of her various part-time jobs. It offered him a glimpse into her life, a deeper understanding beyond the surface. The day culminated in an unexpected intimacy, confi…

Ryūji proposed taking some new photographs, offering to capture Kitamura in sharper focus.

Ami, a model of grace and poise, transferred to the school, and quickly became the object of admiration for all but Taiga, who perceived a deeper reality beneath her polished surface. Ami was, after all, the childhood friend of someone Taig…

Huddled with Taiga, Ami resolved to shed the false self she had cultivated, to finally embrace authenticity.

As the school pool opened for the summer, the group shopped for new swimsuits, and Ryūji helped Taiga with an embarrassing problem.

Ryūji desperately tried to assist Taiga in the upcoming swim meet against Ami, but his efforts culminated in a near-drowning experience that inadvertently revealed the depth of Taiga’s true feelings.

A nightmare clung to Taiga as she lay in bed at Ami’s beach villa: a vision of marriage to Ryūji. The unsettling dream sparked a sudden resolve within her – a desire to orchestrate a union between Ryūji and Minori.

A calculated deception unfolded. The plan was intricate: to frighten Minori with a staged expedition to a nearby cave, rigged with unsettling surprises. Yet, the carefully constructed ruse spiraled into something unforeseen. In the ensuing …

Ryūji urged Taiga to consider reconciliation with her estranged father, a suggestion made as the preparations for the school’s cultural festival fully commenced.

The rift began subtly, a widening space between her and her friends, all stemming from the complicated relationship between her and her father. A chasm formed, though she hoped it wouldn’t swallow them whole. Disappointment settled upon h…

The question of who would share a dance with Taiga ignited a fervent competition, a race against the echoes of a painful past.

Yūsaku received some intriguing news from the student council president. Meanwhile, the fate of the Taiga seemed intertwined with fortune.

A strange transformation had come over him. He’d dyed his hair a startling gold, a stark contrast to his usual demeanor. And with it, a refusal to participate in the usual school activities – most notably, the student council elections. Whi…

A quiet devotion bloomed within him for Sumire, the student council president poised to leave for studies abroad. His friends, recognizing the depth of his affection, urged him to consider a path to reach her – to run for her seat.

The student council planned a party as the holiday season approached. Meanwhile, Taiga decided to help Ryūji and Minori find love, hoping to curry favor with Santa.

A peculiar notion took root: to construct a Christmas tree of glass, crowned with a crystal star. With diligent hands, they gathered shimmering components, weaving them into a delicate spectacle. Yet, fate intervened in the form of a fleeti…

The delicate balance between Ryūji, Minori, and Taiga fractured at the school's Christmas Eve party, as long-held affections finally surfaced. The unspoken tensions that had simmered between them reached a critical point, forcing a reckonin…

The planned trip to Okinawa was abruptly cancelled, forcing a last-minute shift in itinerary. Instead of sun and sea, a ski trip now beckoned, and with it, a resolve within Ryūji to finally confess his feelings to Minori.

A confession hung unspoken in the air, a silent offering from Ryūji to the empty space surrounding Minori. The words, meant only for her, remained trapped within him as they embarked on their journey. Then, with sudden and terrifying swiftn…

Ryūji turned to Yūsaku, a quiet request in his eyes. "Would you mind… letting her believe what she wants?" he asked, carefully choosing his words. "That she was rescued by you, on the slopes."

The strain had finally broken her. Yasuko succumbed to the relentless pressure, her body weakened by overwork and illness. With her departure, Ryūji and Taiga stepped into the void, taking on the daunting task of selling chocolate. Recogniz…

The unspoken tension finally broke. Words tumbled out, revealing the depth of their feelings for one another. A shared dream ignited – a plan to escape together, to build a life bound by love and commitment.

The reunion held a deeper significance than mere familial affection; it unveiled a long-held secret surrounding Ryūji’s parentage. This revelation ignited a resolve within him, leading to a decision to embrace tradition and unite with Taiga…