Ep. 17: Nakamaru's Genes and the Girls' Resolve to Stay
Aired on February 17, 2004

Revelations regarding Nakamaru's powerful genetics compel the Kazetsubaki Family and Kamishiro Clan to alter their strategies concerning Kazuki's genes. Kazuki feels despondent as Yuna and the other girls prepare to depart, despite their initial desire to remain. Rin admits she disobeys her clan's orders, while Kuriko cites Kazuki's teasing as her reason for staying. Yuna declares she will not leave without becoming Kazuki's wife. This determination provides Kazuki with hope to endure and gives the girls a chance to revive him. Subsequently, Dr. Akai clarifies that the information about Nakamaru was erroneous, correcting the previous misunderstanding.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Girls shift focus to collecting Kazuki's ashes while a mysterious girl approaches him near the maple tree.
- Ep. 14 · Kazuki Meets Shino and Girls Face Traps in the House
- Ep. 15 · Rin's Master Confronts Her and Kazuki Before Passing Away
- Ep. 16 · The Student Council Members Investigate Kuriko's Suspicious Date
- Ep. 17 · Nakamaru's Genes and the Girls' Resolve to Stay
- Ep. 18 · Nakamaru and Matsuda scheme for Rin and Sayumi to fight, but monks win the race
- Ep. 19 · The group discovers Shino's plot to turn Kazuki into a ghost during their dates.
- Ep. 20 · Karei Hirosaki attempts to return a lunch box to Yuna while characters recount their history with Kazuki.
- Ep. 21 · Kuriko Returns Ashes to Kazuki Before Midnight Party