Ep. 2: Amane carries injured Mahiru home, leading to a shared cooking session and birthday gift exchange.

Amane transports Mahiru, who has a sprained ankle, to his home while wearing PE clothes to avoid recognition. He suggests trying her cooking, and they agree to split ingredient costs and eat together. Although they enjoy the meal, Amane finds the arrangement strange since they are not dating. During study time, Amane strives for good grades, while Mahiru insists on achieving top marks without explaining the reason. Noticing her upcoming birthday on her ID, Amane consults friends Itsuki and Chitose for gift suggestions. Mahiru claims she does not celebrate birthdays, yet she accepts hand cream and a teddy bear with visible joy. She admits to keeping her birthday secret, making this acceptance significant. Amane briefly questions if this resembles having a girlfriend but reminds himself they are not in a relationship.

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