Ep. 9: Haruma visits Ayano after avoiding her, then buys flowers and a watering can with Choco.
Aired on September 6, 2006

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Haruma avoids Ayano following their night out but appears at her shop when Kazuya arrives to retrieve his ring. After Kazuya departs, Ayano shares details about her relationship with him. The following day, Ayano sends Haruma flowers as a gift. In response, Haruma goes shopping for a watering can accompanied by Choco. This sequence of events highlights the shifting dynamics between the characters, moving from avoidance to a more direct interaction involving gifts and shared activities. The narrative focuses on Haruma's actions and Ayano's revelations, setting the stage for further developments in their personal connections without revealing future plot points or outcomes.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Choco asks her brother to buy her underwear after seeing Chitose's laundry
- Ep. 6 · Haruma Trades Goods for Movie Tickets and Choco Learns Bath Etiquette
- Ep. 7 · Haruma's Date with Ayano Causes Emotional Turmoil for Choco and Chitose
- Ep. 8 · Haruma returns late with Ayano while Choco falls ill from waiting up for him
- Ep. 9 · Haruma visits Ayano after avoiding her, then buys flowers and a watering can with Choco.
- Ep. 10 · Choco, Haruma, and Chitose enjoy a hot spring trip after Makoto cancels.
- Ep. 11 · Haruma struggles with sleep while Choco offers comfort before a hot springs hike
- Ep. 12 · Haruma learns of Ayano's move and Choco runs away after writing a letter
- Ep. 13 · Yurika escapes her chauffeur with Choco and begins a new friendship at Tsubaki manor