Ep. 18: Miki reveals family conflict over Yuzu and flees after being slapped by her father.
Aired on August 14, 2004
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Miki informs Kippei's household that her relatives intend to take Yuzu. Reiko contacts Miki's parents, who arrive to deny these claims. Following a physical altercation where her father strikes her, Miki runs away from home. Kippei searches for her and finds that she has intentionally inflicted injuries on herself multiple times. This sequence of events highlights the tension surrounding Yuzu's custody and Miki's distress within her family dynamic.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 22 · Yuzu visits preschool with Satsuki and discusses future aspirations with classmates