Ep. 9: Yumi takes Makoto on a practice date to help him prepare for meeting a friend.
Aired on June 6, 2000

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Yumi arranges a mock date with Makoto to help him prepare for an upcoming meeting with one of her friends. The pair spend time together as she guides him through the experience. Although the initial purpose was strictly instructional, Yumi finds herself enjoying the outing more than she originally anticipated. The situation shifts from a simple training exercise into a genuinely enjoyable experience for her, altering her expectations for the day.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Kyoichi and Makoto travel to a beach resort for summer work
- Ep. 6 · Yoshihiko begins dating a beautiful baseball pitcher
- Ep. 7 · Chiharu feels lonely while Kyoichi is at the beach and meets a handsome man named Yuki.
- Ep. 8 · Kyoichi meets Shoko Sayama after discovering Chiharu's new partner
- Ep. 9 · Yumi takes Makoto on a practice date to help him prepare for meeting a friend.
- Ep. 10 · Kyoichi spends time with an equally lonely friend while feeling solitary
- Ep. 11 · A pop star hires Yoshihiko as her bodyguard for a normal day
- Ep. 12 · As the year 2000 arrives, characters seek their loved ones for this special occasion
- Ep. 13 · Kyouichi travels to the countryside to clear his head regarding Chiharu