Ep. 10: Kakeru conceals his ankle injury during the athletic festival before opening up to friends.
Aired on September 5, 2016
During the athletic festival, Kakeru injures his ankle while playing the pole-toppling game but decides to hide this fact from the rest of the group. He attempts to endure the pain in silence until Suwa and his friends notice his distress and confront him. Overwhelmed by their kindness and support, Kakeru finally breaks down his emotional barriers and shares the burden he has been carrying alone. Following this emotional release, the class relay race commences, marking a pivotal moment of connection and vulnerability for the characters involved in the event.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Naho faces a final obstacle before the promised fireworks with Kakeru.
- Ep. 7 · Future letter reveals regrets over missing Kakeru's birthday celebration
- Ep. 8 · Naho questions the future letter's accuracy regarding Kakeru's relay race participation.
- Ep. 9 · Naho finds relief in friends' support as she and Kakeru grow closer before the athletic festival.
- Ep. 10 · Kakeru conceals his ankle injury during the athletic festival before opening up to friends.
- Ep. 11 · Naho confronts New Year's Eve after a fight with Kakeru
- Ep. 12 · Kakeru relocates to Matsumoto with his mother, facing tragedy on his first school day.
- Ep. 13 · Naho struggles to deliver Valentine's chocolate to distant Kakeru before his final day.