Ep. 25: Suzuka confronts her fear of loss while Honoka and Yamato seek her at the shrine.
Aired on December 22, 2005
Honoka finds Suzuka at the shrine and confronts her refusal to accept Yamato due to fear of relationships. Suzuka claims ignorance of losing a loved one, prompting Honoka to retort that she knows the pain of having one stolen. After Suzuka flees, a defeated Honoka reveals her location to Yamato. Yamato arrives and engages in an argument with Suzuka, which culminates in him forcing a kiss. In response to this aggressive act, Suzuka slaps him multiple times. The scene highlights the intense emotional conflict and unresolved trauma surrounding the characters' relationships and past losses.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 24 · Yamato finishes fourth in the race while confessing his feelings to Suzuka again
- Ep. 25 · Suzuka confronts her fear of loss while Honoka and Yamato seek her at the shrine.
- Ep. 26 · Suzuka confronts her feelings for Yamato at Kazuki's grave with friends' encouragement