Ep. 9: Kokoro relocates to a new apartment following her father's upcoming remarriage
Aired on June 5, 2004

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Kokoro decides to leave her father's residence to move into an apartment, a change prompted by his plans to remarry. While Kippei and Yuzu are making their way back home from a trip to the market, they happen to encounter Kokoro at her new living space. This encounter marks the beginning of her independent life as she settles into the new environment away from her family home.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Kippei questions Yuzu's silence regarding her missing crayons
- Ep. 6 · Yuzu faces bullying over her unique uniform while preferring her old clothes.
- Ep. 7 · The preschoolers participate in an athletic day event at their school
- Ep. 8 · Miyako Sends Letters While Kippei Sits Near Kokoro and Memories Surface
- Ep. 9 · Kokoro relocates to a new apartment following her father's upcoming remarriage
- Ep. 10 · Yuzu attempts independence after Kokoro expresses dislike for Kippei
- Ep. 11 · Kippei and Kokoro search for lost Yuzu, who explains her reasons for walking home alone.
- 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.