Souta devoted the day to the care of the girl who had preceded her, a task that subtly began to stir a feeling of exclusion within Popura. The following day, Aoi encountered Haruna and, perceiving in her a maternal figure, brought her to Wa…

Souta’s duty was to relay his family's affairs to Otouru Minegishi, Kazue’s former husband and his mother's employee—a man whose disconcerting penchant for self-inflicted discomfort grated on Souta’s nerves. The following day began with the…

The shared day off dawned, and a quiet resolve settled upon Jun. He finally gathered the courage to ask Yachiyo out for drinks. Elsewhere, Yamada was busy concocting a series of schemes to coax Sota into petting her once more.

Still lost in the echoes of yesterday, Kyōko drifts absentmindedly. Popura, sensing the need, strives for a steadier presence, attempting to cover for her. Elsewhere, Mitsuki probes Jun’s character, assessing his suitability for Yachiyo. Me…

Still burdened by the events of the previous day, Sōta finds himself under considerable strain. Meanwhile, Izumi, under the mistaken impression that Sōta had ended his relationship with Popura, attempts to orchestrate a meeting between Sōta…

Sōta wrestled with a confusing array of emotions regarding Mahiru, while Aoi, keen to see the burgeoning romances around her, sought out details of each unfolding connection. Later that day, Popura was laid low by a toothache and took leave…

At Sōta’s residence, Aoi recounts to the others the relentless academic pressure she endured from her mother, specifying that the catalyst for her departure was Kirio’s consumption of her natto. Over the following days, as the staff attempt…

Now that Aoi’s matter is settled, Sōta persists in denying the burgeoning emotions he harbors for Mahiru. Elsewhere, having at last discovered Yachiyo’s birthday, Jun showers her with gifts he’d previously hesitated to offer. Later, Aoi acq…

As the burgeoning connections around Popura become increasingly apparent, she and Aoi turn to Otoo for insight into the restaurant’s policy on romantic entanglements. Later, Minegishi arrives at the restaurant with a message for Sōta, only …

Gathering her resolve, Jun finally confessed his feelings to Yachiyo, but the moment was fraught with missteps, and Yachiyo retreated into a state of seclusion. Eventually, Jun located her and, with directness, laid bare his heart, finally …

Jun finally found the strength to tell Yachiyo how he felt, but the confession faltered, and Yachiyo retreated from his reach. After a search, he located her and, with directness, laid bare his heart, finally receiving a return of his affec…

Remaining in costume as Kotori, Sōta receives unexpectedly insightful romantic counsel from Kirio, who immediately perceives his charade. Simultaneously, Sōta and Jun find themselves wondering at Hiroomi’s recent lack of meddling in others'…

Intrigued by Sōta’s infrequent responses, Aoi is asked by Yachiyo to photograph Hiroomi for a forthcoming album. Simultaneously, Sōta and Mahiru are enjoying a date when Mahiru's father interrupts them, launching into a barrage of insults d…