Ep. 12: Akane and Taiyou struggle with awkwardness during Taiyou's Christmas Eve party
Aired on June 18, 2023

The gathering at Taiyou's residence is set to commence on Christmas Eve. Despite the availability of delicious food and gifts, Akane and Taiyou find themselves unable to make direct eye contact with one another. This mutual avoidance creates a tense and uncomfortable atmosphere between the two characters. The narrative focuses on their inability to interact naturally amidst the festive preparations. Viewers are left wondering if any external factor or individual will intervene to resolve the palpable tension and clear up the awkward mood that pervades the event.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Akane attends Yukiko's festival while Taiyou prepares for the school field day
- Ep. 9 · Akane seeks an unexpected ally to ensure the team relay race succeeds despite Taiyou's absence.
- Ep. 10 · Umi, Taiyou, and Daichi visit Akane's home to see her cat
- Ep. 11 · Akane and Sumire grow closer while Taiyou feels jealous before a zoo trip and Christmas.
- Ep. 12 · Akane and Taiyou struggle with awkwardness during Taiyou's Christmas Eve party
- Ep. 13 · Taiyou Must Locate the Ticking Time Bomb Hidden in Akane's Locker