Ep. 7: Banri and Kōko become a couple while he avoids Linda and reconnects with Nana.
Kōko confesses her love to Banri but is arrested for stealing a bicycle to reach him. After being cleared at the police station, Banri reciprocates their feelings, and they officially start dating. The next day, their relationship surprises Mitsuo, who dyed his hair blonde due to rejection, and Nijigen. When Chinami greets them, Mitsuo flees, having avoided her because she rejected his public confession. Linda appears, causing Banri to run away as he has been ignoring her since their last talk. While Banri and Kōko enjoy their new relationship, his continued avoidance of Linda upsets her and draws Nana’s attention. Banri returns to his apartment for a reported plumbing leak, only to find Nana, his neighbor, who faked the incident to facilitate a meeting with Linda. He apologizes for his behavior, restoring their friendship, before receiving a call from Kōko worried about Mitsuo’s safety.
Episodes
- Ep. 3 · Banri and Kōko evade a cult after a suspicious club trip leads to a remote confrontation.
- Ep. 4 · Banri and Kōko navigate relationship tensions and memory discoveries after a club retreat.
- Ep. 5 · Banri seeks memories at the bridge while Koko and Linda navigate their complex social dynamics.
- Ep. 6 · Banri confronts Linda about their past while Kōko confesses her love after a tense party
- Ep. 7 · Banri and Kōko become a couple while he avoids Linda and reconnects with Nana.
- Ep. 8 · Banri confronts Linda about her past feelings while helping Mitsuo reconcile with Chinami.
- Ep. 9 · Banri confronts Kōko’s fears and reflects on his past with Linda during her crisis.
- Ep. 10 · Banri recovers from a chin injury while navigating complex feelings for Linda and Kōko.
- Ep. 11 · Banri and Koko navigate festival preparations and a beach trip while working odd jobs.