Ep. 11: Hagu asks Professor Hanamoto to sacrifice his life while Morita and Takemoto reconcile their rivalry.
Aired on September 8, 2006

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.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Kaoru reflects on his father's preference for Morita amid business betrayals and a sudden campus storm.
- Ep. 8 · Takemoto pursues carpentry dreams while Hagu suffers severe injuries during a storm
- Ep. 9 · Kaoru reflects on his jealousy while Hagu faces potential permanent sensory loss
- Ep. 10 · Yamada visits Hagu while Morita returns and Takemoto reacts with jealousy
- Ep. 11 · Hagu asks Professor Hanamoto to sacrifice his life while Morita and Takemoto reconcile their rivalry.
- Ep. 12 · Yamada questions Hanamoto's feelings while the group celebrates Takemoto and Hagu's graduation night.
- Ep. 13 · Chapter 13 – "What kind of answer was I expecting from her?" – "That one thing was all I wanted to hear"
- Ep. 14 · Chapter 14 – "She appeared in my dream last night..." – "I Touched Her in a Dream"
- Ep. 15 · Chapter 15 – "Rika, would you allow me work at Harada Design again?" – "You're Such a Fool! What Were You Thinking?"