Hachimitsu to Clover II

Takemoto reflects on art school days, friendships, and romantic rivalries with Morita, Mayama, Yamada, and Hagu.

Takemoto recalls his early days at art school, including living with Morita and Mayama and meeting Hagu. The narrative highlights the mutual feelings between Mayama and Yamada, as well as those between Hagu and Morita. Flashbacks reveal Mayama’s jealousy toward Nomiya and Yamada’s jealousy toward Rika. These memories illustrate the complex dynamics among the group. The episode also depicts Takemoto’s personal journey of self-discovery. A key moment shows Takemoto obtaining his driver’s permit and proudly displaying it to his friends, marking a milestone in his life.

Hagu and Rika struggle with persistent hiccups while Yamada and Rika celebrate their project completion.

Hagu experiences severe hiccups that Professor Hanamoto fails to cure until Morita’s arrival exacerbates the condition. Takemoto eventually resolves the issue with a specific technique. Meanwhile, Yamada submits a project to Professor Shōda, earning his delight and prompting a celebration with Rika. Mayama offers them lodging for the night. The following morning, Kaoru encounters Morita at the art school, expressing dissatisfaction with his presence despite Morita’s enjoyment. Professor Hanamoto advises Yamada that Rika speaks less to those she likes, citing Mayama and himself as examples. When Rika suggests Yamada pursue full-time pottery, she begins hiccuping. After Hanamoto’s attempt fails, Mayama successfully stops her hiccups with another method. The group shares dinner, during which Yamada attempts to distract Rika from her feelings for Mayama.

Hagu views souvenirs while Rika faces a Spain design competition and Nomiya confesses his love to Yamada

Hagu examines Yamada's snow globe souvenirs while Tamazaki analyzes Nomiya's feelings for her. At the Harada Design Office, Rika receives a fax about a design competition in Spain for an art museum, which agitates Mayama. Rika clarifies that Mayama will also participate, but extensive paperwork prevents their travel. Mayama later tells Yamada that Rika checks the weather forecast for her hometown, Sapporo, due to her long absence. Nomiya calls Yamada to check on her. After a nine-hour drive, Nomiya returns to the Fujiwara Design Office, where Miwako informs him that Yamada went to Tottori to see him. The next day, Yamazaki shows Yamada around town. Nomiya arrives and falls asleep in front of her. In the morning, Nomiya takes Yamada to see sand dunes and expresses his love for her.

Professor Hanamoto reflects on past art exhibitions and Rika's tragic history

The art exhibition resumes, prompting Professor Hanamoto to recall Hagu's previous decision not to submit paintings. He shares a memory of buying a postcard of moonlight on the sea, which reminds him of Rika's husband's death and her severe injury on the beach. Meanwhile, Mayama surprises Rika by taking her on a train to Sapporo. After showering and sleeping, they drive north to a barren area where Rika visits the graves of her father and dog. She thanks Mayama for the trip. Later, Rika attempts to sneak out of the hotel, angering Mayama until he sobs, fearing he will lose her. Finally, Mayama returns to Tokyo by plane, while Rika flies to Spain. At the Harada Design Office, Mayama realizes the hotel room in Spain had two separate bedrooms.

Miwako comforts Yamada while Takemoto faces bread disputes and Morita accepts work

Miwako praises Yamada’s pottery and takes her to a spa, but Yamada cries upon realizing the gesture was meant to cheer her up, worrying Nomiya. The next day, Takemoto is angry that Morita ate his bread, though Hagu offers some; Takemoto refuses, and Morita consumes it. Morita then receives a call from Kaoru requesting another job, which he reluctantly accepts. Takemoto aims to obtain his driver’s license quickly to work full-time with carpenters he met. He questions Mayama about living in the apartment, learning Mayama is saving for Rika. Meanwhile, Yamada waits at the Fujiwara Design Office, where an unexpected visit from Nomiya leads her to develop feelings for him.

Morita reflects on his father while friends navigate art, Rika's Spain trip, and a canceled beach plan

Morita recalls his youth as students prepare projects for his father, who leaves early after showing an invention to Morita and Kaoru before they share curry. In the present, Takemoto and Hagu express artistic ambitions. At the Fujiwara Design Office, Mayama informs Nomiya, Miwako, and Yamazaki that Rika is in Spain for a design competition with another architect. Rika contacts Mayama to visit her. Upon learning this, Yamada feels upset, and Nomiya consoles her. Professor Hanamoto urges Morita to talk to Hagu to preserve their friendship, but Morita refuses. Kaoru also reflects on his father, noting the preference for Morita’s artistic talent. The following day, Yamada organizes a beach trip, but the plan fails because Mayama must remain in Spain for a month.

Kaoru reflects on his father's preference for Morita amid business betrayals and a sudden campus storm.

Kaoru recalls his father’s disappointment with an employee’s reaction to an invention, contrasting it with his father’s pride in Morita’s remote-controlled airplane. This reveals the father favors Morita, a trait his uncle, a business partner, attributes to Morita’s reckless and eccentric nature. The uncle, diagnosed with a work-restricting disease, ceases collaboration with the father and joins Floyd Electric. When Floyd Electric representatives visit the laboratory, the father acknowledges the uncle’s betrayal. The uncle explains that his impending death will transfer his financial rights to Floyd Electric rather than the father. Subsequently, Morita, Kaoru, and their father depart the laboratory. Morita awakens from a dream depicting Kaoru’s envy. During an art exhibition on campus, a windstorm occurs, leading to an unexpected event.

Takemoto pursues carpentry dreams while Hagu suffers severe injuries during a storm

Takemoto expresses his desire to work with carpenters restoring temples to Hagu, who notes that graduation will separate everyone. As an art exhibition approaches amidst a windstorm, Mayama feels jealousy toward a Spanish architect regarding Rika and is upset to discover hotel bedrooms are separate. Hagu is severely injured outside her apartment during the storm, causing widespread worry. Meanwhile, Morita and Kaoru acquire Floyd Electric. Takemoto reveals Hagu underwent surgery on her head and right hand with stitches. Takemoto and Yamada visit her in the hospital but are asked to leave by Professor Hanamoto, who informs Hagu that stitches will be removed in ten days and she must stay for two months of physical therapy.

Kaoru reflects on his jealousy while Hagu faces potential permanent sensory loss

Kaoru discusses his jealousy of Morita, who questions his feelings. Professor Hanamoto informs Takemoto and Yamada that Hagu has waited a long time for sensation to return to her right hand, which remained numb after surgery. He warns that she may suffer permanent sensory impairment and might never paint again. Yamada expresses a desire for a cell phone to contact Hagu during her hospital stay and sews her a sweater before visiting. The professor consults a physical therapist about massaging Hagu’s stiff upper body. Takemoto and Yamada pick flowers in a garden to visit her again. Although Hanamoto suggests Hagu’s sensation will improve over time, he advises the students to focus on their own lives rather than hers. Takemoto struggles with the decision to help Hagu recover or leave her after graduation, fearing her continued pain.

Yamada visits Hagu while Morita returns and Takemoto reacts with jealousy

Yamada visits Hagu, but Professor Hanamoto has taken her for contrast bath therapy. The physical therapist notes Hagu’s resilience despite the risk that she may never paint again. In Spain, Mayama prevents an architect from seeing Rika. Morita unexpectedly returns to check on Hagu, causing a jealous Takemoto to accidentally injure himself before borrowing Yamada’s bicycle to rush to the hospital. Professor Hanamoto tests Hagu’s pain tolerance in her right hand, encouraging her to cry. Hagu reflects on drawing as part of her life. Takemoto arrives and learns Morita took Hagu. Morita comforts and kisses Hagu, while Professor Hanamoto announces a teaching break to Takemoto, ignoring his questions about Hagu’s whereabouts as he returns to the hospital.

Hagu asks Professor Hanamoto to sacrifice his life while Morita and Takemoto reconcile their rivalry.

Hagu wakes up with a swollen right hand after spending the night with Morita, prompting a return to the hospital where they meet Professor Hanamoto. Takemoto encounters Morita outside and brings him to Hagu’s place, worrying about her ability to paint again. Professor Hanamoto visits Hagu, who asks if he can give up his life for her; he reluctantly agrees. She recalls his constant presence during her youth. Meanwhile, Takemoto and Morita wake up early and initially fight over Hagu before reconciling. Morita delivers a box to Professor Hanamoto, who only takes some money and returns the box. The episode concludes with Professor Hanamoto admitting his love for Hagu.

Yamada questions Hanamoto's feelings while the group celebrates Takemoto and Hagu's graduation night.

Yamada doubts Professor Hanamoto's affection for Hagu, while Mayama supports Hanamoto's confession. Yamada regrets revealing Hagu's accident to Morita, prompting Mayama to clarify Hagu's uncertain past love due to her art. Hanamoto plans a teaching break and informs Rika, who mentions Mayama's criticism. Kaoru feels guilty regarding Floyd Electric's former boss living with his family. Hagu compares Yamada to a dove and wishes to make origami for him. Morita describes the enjoyable employees and Hagu's strength to Kaoru. The group celebrates Takemoto and Hagu's graduation. On their final night, Takemoto and Hagu buy ice cream. Hagu worries about Hanamoto, but Takemoto reassures her. As Takemoto departs by train, Hagu gives him bread containing honey and a four-leaf clover.

Chapter 13 – "What kind of answer was I expecting from her?" – "That one thing was all I wanted to hear"

Chapter 14 – "She appeared in my dream last night..." – "I Touched Her in a Dream"

Chapter 15 – "Rika, would you allow me work at Harada Design again?" – "You're Such a Fool! What Were You Thinking?"

Chapter 16 – "I won't mention the third choice." – "The Moon is Calling Her"

Chapter 17 – "What I don't have is a destination." – "I Don't Understand My Own Feelings

Chapter 18 – "When Shinobu comes back... What is she going to do? And...[What am *I* going to do?]" – "He Came Back"[

Chapter 19 – "Takumi always just watches me go." – "Time Begins To Move Forward Again"

Chapter 20 – "It's your duty to care for that, right?!" – "I Said a Prayer to the Moon Above Us"

Chapter 21 – "It's empty..." – "I'd Always Been Afraid"

Chapter 22 – "After passing through a tunnel, I came out in a beautiful place." – "Like a Flower Wet with Rain"

Chapter 23 – "And after that, I set out again." – "Now, I Start Running"

Chapter 24 – "I arrived" – "We're a Ferris Wheel that Keeps on Turning"