Ep. 22: Otani Announces a Severe Relationship Breakdown
Aired on September 22, 2007

Otani attends cram school to pursue his goal of becoming a grade school teacher, leaving Lisa feeling lonely. She takes a job at a family restaurant and quickly bonds with Kohori, a fan of the band Umibouzu. Otani witnesses Kohori kissing Lisa, but she claims it happened while she was asleep. Despite this explanation, Lisa agrees to attend a live Umibouzu concert with Kohori. After the event, Otani discovers Lisa has been unfaithful. He confronts her about the cheating and declares that he wants to end their romantic relationship.
Episodes
- Ep. 18 · Lisa realizes her birthday feels incomplete without Outani present at the celebration.
- Ep. 19 · Outani and Lisa's Date Turns Chaotic After Meeting His Ex-Girlfriend
- Ep. 20 · Lisa enters Outani's room and confronts Mimi, who reveals her true feelings and jealousy.
- Ep. 21 · Risa and Otani face separation fears as Nobuko and Nakao navigate future plans
- Ep. 22 · Otani Announces a Severe Relationship Breakdown
- Ep. 23 · Otani and Lisa reconcile on a white Christmas while Suzuki and Chiharu face separation after his exam failure.
- Ep. 24 · Lisa and Otani rush through a blizzard to reach exams, leading Lisa to pursue styling.