Ep. 44: Miki struggles with post-graduation plans while Kei returns and Meiko gets a call
Aired on January 22, 1995
Miki faces uncertainty regarding her post-college career path as she completes necessary paperwork, feeling out of place among peers who seem certain of their futures. She encounters Kei, who expresses gratitude for her past rejection that helped him regain direction. Kei vows to pursue her again once he establishes greater confidence in his identity. Meanwhile, Suzu accepts her defeat after Miki forgives her for her cruel behavior on the mountain. Despite these developments, Miki’s only concrete career decision is her desire to marry Yuu. The episode concludes with Meiko receiving an unexpected phone call that night.
Episodes
- Ep. 40 · Miki prepares a gift while Ginta and Arimi date and Kei plays piano alone
- Ep. 41 · Meiko receives a visitor on Christmas while Miki and Yuu face emotional hospital moments
- Ep. 42 · The group visits a shrine for the new year while Miwa tries to separate Yuu and Miki.
- Ep. 43 · Suzu disrupts Yuu's plans by announcing a group ski trip, leading to unexpected fun and a dangerous blizzard incident involving Miki.
- Ep. 44 · Miki struggles with post-graduation plans while Kei returns and Meiko gets a call
- Ep. 45 · Meiko travels to Hiroshima after receiving the Asahi Literature Prize
- Ep. 46 · Meiko and Miki travel to Hiroshima where Miki arranges a final conversation between Meiko and Namura.
- Ep. 47 · Beach Couple Episode Focuses on Meiko's Heartbreak and Namura's Secret Concerns
- Ep. 48 · Miki Forgets Valentine's Day While Meiko Returns Engaged and Tsutomu Reunites with Yayoi