Ep. 8: Yu and Yuko's past reunion with Akira contrasts with present conflict involving Kuze.
Aired on November 25, 2008

In the past, Yu and Yuko flee together and settle while Yu works. Yu encounters Akira, stays out late reflecting on their conversation, and worries Yuko, who searches for him. Yuko meets Akira, who asks if she wants to go home, and she agrees. In the present, Yu and Nagi attempt to reason with Kuze, but his words anger them. Nagi informs Mizuki that she is likely the only person remaining who can save Kuze from his current path.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 10 · Yu and Yuko reunite while Yu studies art and Yuko befriends Miki before a tragic accident
- Ep. 11 · Kuze accepts Mizuki's challenge and chooses risky surgery to extend his life with her.
- Ep. 12 · Kuze survives surgery while Yu reunites with Yuko in Japan for a final sunrise