Ep. 9: Neko vanishes after rejection, prompting a group search where Masamune questions Aki about a past nickname.
Aired on March 2, 2017
Following Masamune's rejection, Neko disappears from sight, leading the group to launch a search effort to locate her. During this time, Aki expresses sympathy for Neko due to the painful rejection she endured. Masamune then approaches Aki to ask if she recalls the specific nickname "Pig's Foot." Eventually, the group succeeds in finding Neko. Upon their reunion, Neko begins to recount events from the past, shifting the focus of the conversation toward previous memories and experiences shared among the characters.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Masamune rescues Aki from a car, leading to an unexpected encounter with a mysterious girl.
- Ep. 6 · Neko attempts to win Masamune's affection while he discovers Yoshino and Neko preparing food at home.
- Ep. 7 · Masamune visits Tsunade Island for Aki's summer villa while facing relationship pretenses.
- Ep. 8 · Masamune investigates Neko after Aki calls and a childhood photo disappears from his room.
- Ep. 9 · Neko vanishes after rejection, prompting a group search where Masamune questions Aki about a past nickname.
- Ep. 10 · Masamune Faces Aki's Betrothed Gasou Kanetsugu Amidst Summer's End
- Ep. 11 · Masamune and Kanetsugu compete for votes to dance with Aki at the Yasaka Festival
- Ep. 12 · The cultural festival concludes with a karaoke after party where everyone competes.