Popura grew increasingly irritated by Sota's persistent habit of calling her small. Later, Sota was deeply disheartened when Kyoko killed an insect, an action that inadvertently stung Popura and Inami with a sense of insult.

Aoi’s curiosity about Hiroomi’s hidden existence proved irresistible, and she persuaded Popura to join her in a series of discreet observations, though Hiroomi was fully aware of their attention. Subsequently, Popura attempted to encourage …

When Izumi, her novelist sister, believes Sōta is involved with Popura and will consequently neglect her, a familiar slump descends. Seeking respite, she embarks on a journey and encounters Mahiru, whose kindness begins to lift her spirits.…

Kyōko and Yachiyo were browsing for cream when they unexpectedly encountered Haruna, Otoo’s wife from long ago. Yachiyo hesitated, unsure whether to confide in Kyōko about the meeting, when she vanished once more. Troubled by her disappeari…

Popura and the others brainstorm ways to ease Sōta’s interactions with Kyōko. Eager for similar attention, Aoi begins studying the art of parfait making, a pursuit that irritates Jun. To divert Kyōko from indulging in the store's offerings,…

Aoi’s unfortunate clumsiness spreads like a contagion, leaving Popura and Jun with colds. Kyōko, ever resourceful, calls upon Yohei and Mitsuki Mashiba, a pair of junior colleagues and inseparable, if often antagonistic, twins, to assist. W…

Mahiru encounters a boy who identifies himself as Kirio Yamada, and she suspects he may be Aoi’s brother. When he proves remarkably resilient to her blows, Mahiru finds herself engaging in easy conversation with him. Kirio begins to develop…

A shadow fell over Sōta when he realized Nazuna had surpassed him in height. Seeking a momentary reprieve, he asked Popura to play the role of his younger sister for the day. This arrangement stirred jealousy in Mahiru, who, with Hiroomi’s …

Jun accompanied Yachiyo to purchase a mobile phone, while Kozue found herself drawn to Yohei. Separately, Mitsuki grew wary of the closeness between Jun and Yachiyo. Elsewhere, Yamada fled after Sōta rebuked her.

Mahiru felt a disquieting closeness to Sōta when he intercepted a cascade of boxes threatening to fall upon her, a proximity that left her feeling uneasy the following day. This unease escalated into a full-blown panic when she awoke to fin…

Aoi sought her beloved teddy bear, Daisy, only to discover that Jun had recently placed it in her room. Later, Yachiyo overheard a conversation between Jun and Mitsuki and mistakenly believed the pair were romantically involved. Noticing Ya…

Popura and Aoi attempted to aid Mahiru in overcoming her androphobia by disguising her as a boy, but their efforts proved fruitless. Subsequently, Sōta and Mahiru began exchanging text messages, a development that stirred concern in Izumi. …

Popura was pleased to finally see the report published, but Sōta was dismayed by the prospect of her friend growing taller. While discussing their future, Aoi transformed a casual remark from Popura—that she might eventually have to leave W…