Ep. 16: Kaoru notices everyone except Aoi wears revealing swimsuits to attract his attention at the beach.

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The group visits the beach, where Kaoru observes that all companions, excluding Aoi, have chosen revealing swimsuits specifically to draw his attention. This narrative moment coincides with a structural change to the series' opening sequence. The altered intro modifies the previous surreal imagery of Kaoru and Aoi being swept apart. Instead of failing to connect, the new version concludes with the two characters successfully grasping each other's hands, marking a shift from their prior inability to touch.