Ep. 4: Kousaku joins boxing club while navigating complex romantic entanglements with Hibari and Rie

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Kousaku suffers a nightmare about Hibari before she confiscates his clothes, causing him to faint. Believing Hibari’s influence makes her more feminine, he seeks to become manlier by joining the school boxing club. There, he meets captain Mitsuo Kaji and Shiina, who knocks Kousaku unconscious. Hibari defends Kousaku by defeating Shiina, leading Kousaku to join the club with Hibari tagging along. Manager Rie Kawai returns after a week’s absence, sparking Kousaku’s affection and Hibari’s jealousy. Kousaku grows accustomed to boxing, noticing Rie staring lovingly at him during sparring. At Rie’s home, she admits she cannot stop thinking about him. The club plans a holiday training camp at a nearby beach. Kaji announces Hibari will attend as co-manager. Hibari learns Rie loves Shiina, creating a love square involving Kousaku, Rie, Shiina, and Hibari.