Ep. 3: Sentaro's First Love and Kaoru's Picnic Deception
Aired on April 27, 2012

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Sentaro experiences immediate romantic attraction to Yurika, a sophisticated woman one year his senior. Kaoru observes this infatuation and organizes a double date with Yurika under the guise of supporting Sentaro. Her true intention is to remove Sentaro from the equation so she can pursue Ritsuko without interference. The group, consisting of Sentaro, Kaoru, Yurika, and Ritsuko, travels to a nearby mountain for a picnic. The outing fails to unfold according to Kaoru's strategic plans, leading to unexpected complications for her romantic ambitions.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Kaoru visits a record store and clashes with Sentarou over musical styles.
- Ep. 2 · Kaoru joins an impromptu jazz quartet and accepts a study date with Ritsuko.
- Ep. 3 · Sentaro's First Love and Kaoru's Picnic Deception
- Ep. 4 · Jun invites Kaoru and Sentarou to join a quartet for a Christmas gig with only one month to prepare.
- Ep. 5 · Kaoru Seeks Ritsuko's Response on Romance Before Visiting His Mother in Tokyo
- Ep. 6 · Sentarou feels isolated in a new class while Kaoru grows jealous of his friendship with Seiji.
- Ep. 7 · Sentarou and Kaoru face widening distance during school festival preparations