Ep. 16: Kippei confronts Shouta's mother after Shouta falls down stairs and is hospitalized
Aired on July 24, 2004

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Kippei remains troubled by Shouta's family issues while Kokoro attempts to comfort him. He approaches Shouta's mother outside her apartment, urging her to seek assistance. Shouta inadvertently causes her to drop her groceries, leading her to strike him. He tumbles down the stairs and loses consciousness, prompting a neighbor to call for emergency services. Medical staff at the hospital question Shouta's parents regarding his bruises and recommend counseling. Later, Yuzu and Kippei witness the family relocating. Shouta's mother explains they are moving to the countryside to live with grandparents and receive help. Yuzu and Shouta share a farewell as the family departs.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Yuzu prepares a packed lunch and delivers it to Kippei on her day off
- Ep. 13 · Miyako visits the playground while Kippei handles teacher inquiries about a suspicious person.
- Ep. 14 · Yuzu notices a bruise on Shouta while Natsu confesses feelings for Kippei
- Ep. 15 · Reiko and Kippei attend Yuzu's preschool Parents' Day event together
- Ep. 16 · Kippei confronts Shouta's mother after Shouta falls down stairs and is hospitalized
- Ep. 17 · Kippei and Yuzu visit a pool to help Yuzu overcome her fear of water in her nose.
- Ep. 18 · Miki reveals family conflict over Yuzu and flees after being slapped by her father.
- Ep. 19 · Miki's Suicide Plan and Discovery of Kippei's Kiss
- Ep. 20 · Miki visits Yuzu's home and realizes her parents do not miss her.