Ep. 12: Alice feels anxious about class changes and acts absent as the new term begins
Aired on September 21, 2013

As the new term commences, Alice experiences initial excitement that quickly turns to anxiety upon discovering the new class assignments. She is separated from Shinobu, a development that causes her to immediately withdraw and act absent from her duties. Her classmate Yoko notices this sudden change in behavior and becomes concerned about Alice's well-being. Unable to lift Alice's spirits, Yoko attempts to cheer her up but struggles to find a solution. The narrative focuses on Alice's emotional reaction to the separation and her subsequent withdrawal, highlighting the worry this causes for those around her as the school year officially starts.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Alice marks the calendar for an important day before the school festival while Shinobu forgets the reason.
- Ep. 9 · Aya stays home alone while her friends ignore her loneliness during cooking
- Ep. 10 · Shinobu and Alice react differently to their morning horoscopes regarding luck.
- Ep. 11 · Aya and Yoko discuss New Year dreams while Karen reveals Alice's disturbing first dream
- Ep. 12 · Alice feels anxious about class changes and acts absent as the new term begins