Ep. 5: Yuko fights back against bullies while Kei reunites with Chihiro after five years
Aired on November 4, 2008
In the past, Yuko resists bullying but sustains injuries, prompting Yu to worry and blame Akira for his inaction. In the present, Kei discusses Chihiro with Kyosuke Tsutsumi, who advises her to visit. Kei and Chihiro reunite for the first time in five years, resolving past issues and contemplating their futures with loved ones. Meanwhile, Mizuki expresses a desire to be stronger like Chihiro and Kei but feels uncertain about how to achieve this. She shares these doubts with Nagi, who reveals that she is currently dating Kuze. This episode contrasts Yuko’s struggle with Yu’s protective anger against Kei’s reconciliation and Mizuki’s personal growth alongside Nagi’s relationship update.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Flashback reveals Yu, Yuko, and Shuichi's past while Mizuki meets Shuichi at Renji's house
- Ep. 2 · Kuze receives Mizuki's confession after she listens to his violin recording and visits his home.
- Ep. 3 · Mizuki learns of Kuze's impending death and stops his attempt to burn his violin at the beach.
- Ep. 4 · Yu faces jealousy over boots while Nagi assists Hiro and Kuze ends his bond with Mizuki.
- Ep. 5 · Yuko fights back against bullies while Kei reunites with Chihiro after five years
- Ep. 6 · Yu confronts Yuko on the rooftop after she flees Kuze's violin performance
- Ep. 7 · Yuko gives Yu a knife from Akira while Mizuki faces Kuze's harsh rejection and chest pain
- Ep. 8 · Yu and Yuko's past reunion with Akira contrasts with present conflict involving Kuze.
- Ep. 9 · Yuko and Yu confess love while Akira destroys himself and Kuze faces isolation