Ep. 21: Hikari confronts Aoi Ogata and reflects on her feelings for Kei
Aired on August 25, 2008

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Hikari encounters Aoi Ogata, a Takishima Group member who values Kei highly and is prepared to act for him. Aoi suggests that Kei should study in London, prompting Hikari to demonstrate her worth as his rival. This interaction forces Hikari to examine her genuine emotions toward Kei, challenging her resolve and self-perception in the face of Aoi's influence and dedication.
Episodes
- Ep. 17 · S.A. members plan Kokusen Academy festival while Yahiro hides his feelings for Akira
- Ep. 18 · Akira attends a matchmaking event with Sakura while Tadashi seeks advice from Yahiro to reconcile.
- Ep. 19 · Megumi tests Yahiro's feelings through a date game while Hikari falls ill.
- Ep. 20 · Hikari, Kei, and Jun encounter Sakura at an athletic park opening.
- Ep. 21 · Hikari confronts Aoi Ogata and reflects on her feelings for Kei
- Ep. 22 · Hikari grapples with her feelings for Kei while Aoi confronts the Director of Hakusenkan.
- Ep. 23 · Kei challenges Hikari to restore the S.A class before departing for London
- Ep. 24 · Hikari and S.A travel to London to retrieve Kei, who has resigned himself to separation.