Ep. 19: Yamato breaks up with Honoka after blaming himself and apologizing to her.
Aired on November 10, 2005
Yamato blames Yasunobu for his relationship troubles, then returns home to find Suzuka apologizing and taking responsibility. Realizing his own fault, Yamato visits Honoka to offer a gift, but the visit turns into an argument about their relationship. Honoka proposes a breakup, which Yamato accepts. She asks to keep the present and gives him a goodbye kiss. Later, Yuuka and a drunk Megumi interrupt Yamato’s silent grief to offer counsel. When Suzuka approaches him afterward, Yamato lies, claiming he forced the breakup because Honoka believed he still loved her. This deception causes Suzuka to hate him.
Episodes
- Ep. 15 · Suzuka and Yamato’s Firefly Confession in Hiroshima
- Ep. 16 · Yamato’s Impulse Leads to Honoka’s Fear After Confession and Cooking Visit
- Ep. 17 · Suzuka Accuses Yamato of Two-Timing Honoka During Karaoke Session
- Ep. 18 · Yamato seeks Suzuka's help to buy Honoka a birthday gift, leading to a misunderstanding.
- Ep. 19 · Yamato breaks up with Honoka after blaming himself and apologizing to her.
- Ep. 20 · Miki confronts Yamato about his breakup while Honoka returns as manager to support the team.
- Ep. 21 · Yamato struggles with baton passes while hiding his regret over lying to Suzuka.
- Ep. 22 · Yamato seeks victory after counseling reveals his feelings for Suzuka and teammate disappointment follows his second-place finish.
- Ep. 23 · Yamato trains for track while Miyamoto and Arima plot, causing tension with Suzuka and Sakurai.