Ep. 17: Kippei and Yuzu visit a pool to help Yuzu overcome her fear of water in her nose.
Aired on August 7, 2004

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To cheer Yuzu up after Shouta moves away, Kippei takes her to a pool, but she is afraid of getting water in her nose. While Kippei tries to encourage her to go underwater, Kokoro and her friends arrive. Yuzu and Kokoro spend time together without Kippei, which helps Yuzu decide to try going underwater again. Later, on the way home, Kippei and Yuzu encounter Miki.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 21 · Kokoro and friends are upset with Kippei for breaking his promise to call during summer.