Ep. 14: Sawako confronts Kurumi about spreading rumors and confesses her own feelings for Kazehaya
Aired on January 13, 2010
After discovering that Kurumi spread the rumors, Sawako confronts her. Kurumi admits guilt, and although Ayane threatens to inform Kazehaya, Kurumi claims indifference. Sawako persuades Ayane and Chizuru to keep the secret, recognizing Kurumi's likely emotional pain. Sawako reflects on the courage Kurumi showed in expressing her feelings for Kazehaya. Deciding to reciprocate that honesty, Sawako returns to Kurumi and confesses that she also loves Kazehaya. This exchange highlights the complex dynamics between the characters regarding their shared affection for Kazehaya, as Sawako chooses empathy and transparency over judgment.
Episodes
- Ep. 10 · Sawako prepares for the sports festival while navigating misunderstandings about Kazehaya and Kurumi.
- Ep. 11 · Sawako questions her feelings for Kazehaya during the school sports day events.
- Ep. 12 · Kurumi manipulates Sawako and Kazehaya regarding Ryuu and Chizuru during a softball event.
- Ep. 13 · Kazehaya questions Sawako about dating while Ayane exposes Kurumi's rumors
- Ep. 14 · Sawako confronts Kurumi about spreading rumors and confesses her own feelings for Kazehaya
- Ep. 15 · Kurumi confesses to Kazehaya while Sawako seeks friendship with her rival.
- Ep. 16 · Recap of the first fifteen episodes narrated by the tiny men Pin encounters
- Ep. 17 · Ayane and Chizuru visit Sawako, while Kazehaya and Sawako nearly kiss after cleaning Pin's apartment.
- Ep. 18 · Chizuru's romantic feelings for Ryuu's older brother are revealed to Sawako