Ep. 3: Erika visits sick Kyouya, confesses love, and is rejected after seeing a woman leave his apartment

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Depressed by Kyouya's silence during summer break, Erika learns from Ayumi that he is home with a cold. She visits his apartment to deliver handouts and finds him alone. Although Kyouya initially resists her care, he accepts her help as Erika realizes her romantic feelings. While nursing him, she struggles to express her emotions. After seeing a woman exit Kyouya's door while delivering apple-pears, Erika finally confesses her love. Kyouya is surprised but dismisses her confession, claiming she is misinterpreting the situation due to their circumstances. Hurt by this rejection, Erika shoves the fruit at him and flees in tears.