Ep. 11: Yuki learns the tragic truth behind Kaori's memory loss and distance from Hajime.
Aired on June 16, 2014
As winter approaches, Yuki advances with Kaori while Saki avoids Shogo. Maiko and Ai escort Kaori home, prompting Yuki to question Hajime about a Friday at a crêperie. Hajime takes Yuki to meet Ota and Yamasato, where he reveals his past with Kaori. They disclose that Kaori was bullied by Shigahara Naomi due to envy over her bond with Hajime, leading to a car accident that caused her memory loss. Kaori overhears this, breaking down as Hajime blames himself. On Monday, Kaori expresses relief at the truth, but Yuki confesses his fear of hurting her to Shogo and begins distancing himself from her.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Kaori and Yuki struggle with communication during summer break preparations.
- Ep. 8 · Friends visit the beach but bad weather leads to arcade refuge and romantic tension.
- Ep. 9 · Friends gather on the final summer day before a new transfer student disrupts Kaori's fragile memories.
- Ep. 10 · Yuki confronts Hajime over Kaori's lost memories and resolves to rebuild their friendship.
- Ep. 11 · Yuki learns the tragic truth behind Kaori's memory loss and distance from Hajime.
- Ep. 12 · Yuki and Kaori reconcile their friendship through honest conversation and shared memories.