Ep. 15: Takagi proposes to Miyoshi at the zoo to resolve the conflict between Mashiro and Azuki.
Aired on January 14, 2012

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Takagi and Miyoshi feel responsible for the rift between Mashiro and Azuki, who refuse to apologize. Takagi arranges a meeting at the zoo to explain the situation to Miyoshi. The discussion becomes complicated when an upset Aoki appears just as Miyoshi arrives. To persuade Miyoshi to stay, Takagi proposes marriage, and she accepts after Aoki clarifies the circumstances. Miyoshi agrees to let Takagi and Aoki maintain their contact, provided she and Aoki also become friends. The group invites Azuki for tea, leading Azuki to send a forgiveness message to Mashiro, which leaves him confused.
Episodes
- Ep. 11 · Ashirogi Mutos face editorial uncertainty as their one-shots receive mixed rankings.
- Ep. 12 · Miura pushes gag manga direction while Mashiro and Takagi resist before accepting the proposal
- Ep. 13 · Takagi seeks inspiration at the zoo and meets Aoki to discuss gender perspectives for their manga work.
- Ep. 14 · Mashiro and Takagi submit their manuscript while Miyoshi contacts Azuki and Takagi regarding recent events.
- Ep. 15 · Takagi proposes to Miyoshi at the zoo to resolve the conflict between Mashiro and Azuki.
- Ep. 16 · Aoki seeks a manga artist for shonen-style art after Nakai's inappropriate proposal
- Ep. 17 · Nakai Returns Home While Niizuma Takes Over Aiko Iwase's New Manga Series
- Ep. 18 · Takagi and Niizuma face new serialization challenges while Aiko visits.
- Ep. 19 · Takagi Announces Engagement While Rivals Face Manga Ranking Disappointments