Ep. 2: Erina visits a public pool with Alice while Polar Star Dormitory residents seek relief from summer heat.

Set prior to the second season and the Autumn Elections Preliminaries, Erina lacks plans after finishing her daily schedule early. Alice accompanies her to a public pool, where she observes Erina’s embarrassment over wearing an old coat and a bathing suit in public, as well as her admission of admiration for someone. Alice attempts to explain love to Erina, despite lacking personal experience with the concept. Ultimately, Erina chooses to concentrate on perfecting her cooking rather than understanding love. Concurrently, the residents of Polar Star Dormitory struggle with intense summer heat and election stress. After several unsuccessful attempts to cool down, the boys, including the Aldini brothers and Ikumi, lead them to a cool stream for shaved ice and a barbecue. Meanwhile, Jun nearly succumbs to heat stroke until Hayama provides her with cold porridge and soup.

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