Ep. 2: Natsusa Persists in Recruiting Ibuki to the Rugby Team Despite Past Trauma

Natsusa praises Yuu’s app and dismisses his manager role, then reveals plans to recruit Ibuki. He finds Ibuki at a club, noting he is now legal drinking age, and insists he return to rugby. After a crash involving Ibuki’s bike, Natsusa was injured, prompting Ibuki to quit rugby to empathize with him. Natsusa relentlessly pursues Ibuki, leaving forms at his home and workplace. In a church, Natsusa confronts Ibuki, explaining he wants to watch him play rather than play himself. Ibuki recalls overhearing Natsusa’s despair over his injury. Natsusa convinces Ibuki to return, stating he loves watching him. Ibuki agrees, and Natsusa informs the coach. They return home on Ibuki’s bike, where Natsusa unlocks the mailbox using a pin derived from their rugby numbers, a change Ibuki made to remember them.

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