Ep. 6: Sentarou feels isolated in a new class while Kaoru grows jealous of his friendship with Seiji.
Aired on May 18, 2012

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As the second year of high school begins, Sentarou is depressed because he is separated from Kaoru and Ritsuko into different classes. He begins to bond with Seiji, a student who admires the Beatles and has his own musical ambitions. This developing friendship causes Kaoru to become jealous and fearful that she might lose Sentarou permanently. The narrative focuses on the shifting dynamics between the characters as Sentarou navigates his new social circle and Kaoru struggles with her feelings regarding his growing connection to Seiji.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 8 · Ritsuko questions her feelings for Sentaro while Junichi attempts to deter Yurika
- Ep. 9 · Jun departs town while Sen holds grudges and Yurika faces parental marriage pressure
- Ep. 10 · Kaoru and Ritsuko face honesty while Sen deals with his stepfather's return