Ep. 8: Takemoto pursues carpentry dreams while Hagu suffers severe injuries during a storm
Aired on August 18, 2006

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.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Professor Hanamoto reflects on past art exhibitions and Rika's tragic history
- Ep. 5 · Miwako comforts Yamada while Takemoto faces bread disputes and Morita accepts work
- Ep. 6 · Morita reflects on his father while friends navigate art, Rika's Spain trip, and a canceled beach plan
- 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.