Ep. 11: Hitomi joins an online group while Tatsuhiro prepares for NatsuComi with Kaoru.
Aired on September 18, 2006
Hitomi feels isolated and joins a mysterious internet group where she fabricates stories about being beaten by her lover, whom she imagines to be Tatsuhiro. Meanwhile, Tatsuhiro and Kaoru complete a game for NatsuComi and prepare for their trip. Hitomi dines with Akira Jougasaki but feels disappointed by his focus on work. Tatsuhiro contacts her, and they spend the night together. During this time, he eventually discovers the details of her offline meeting. The narrative contrasts Hitomi's fabricated online persona and real-life disappointments with Tatsuhiro's professional preparations and their subsequent personal connection, highlighting the intersection of their digital and physical worlds.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Tatsuhiro creates a fake company and Misaki becomes his girlfriend
- Ep. 8 · Tatsuhiro and Misaki navigate a fabricated relationship scheme orchestrated by his mother.
- Ep. 9 · Kaoru faces rejection while Tatsuhiro struggles with feelings before NatsuComi and a fireworks date.
- Ep. 10 · Yamazaki doubts Nanako's explanation while Tatsuhiro and Kaoru investigate Misaki's true intentions.
- Ep. 11 · Hitomi joins an online group while Tatsuhiro prepares for NatsuComi with Kaoru.
- Ep. 12 · Tatsuhiro and Hitomi join the online group for a beach island gathering
- Ep. 13 · Tatsuhiro becomes trapped in a suicide pact during an offline meeting
- Ep. 14 · The group visits a hot springs resort after an offline meeting.
- Ep. 15 · Tatsuhiro joins Ultimate Fantasy to earn money after his allowance is halved.