Ep. 21: Sakurai organizes a Christmas event requiring couples and gift exchanges.
Aired on February 27, 2007

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During the holiday season, Sakurai arranges a Student Council activity where participants must pair up as one male and one female for a random gift exchange. Several boys compete for Sayuri's attention, prompting Ayame to tease her about selecting Riku, a claim she rejects. To disrupt the proceedings, Ayame unexpectedly claims Riku as her partner, surprising the group and upsetting Tsukasa and Mina. Meanwhile, Sayuri secretly selects a present for Riku, while Tsukasa and Mina eagerly choose gifts for him as well. The event highlights the complex romantic dynamics and competitive feelings among the students as they navigate the holiday traditions and interpersonal relationships.
Episodes
- Ep. 18 · Second-year students visit Hokkaido while Tsukasa hides her illness from Riku.
- Ep. 19 · Mina feels lonely and depressed while Riku is away in Hokkaido.
- Ep. 20 · Riku Navigates Romantic Confusion and Finds Clarity Through Inukai's Guidance
- Ep. 21 · Sakurai organizes a Christmas event requiring couples and gift exchanges.
- Ep. 22 · Sayuri, Tsukasa, and Mina plan to visit Riku for New Year's
- Ep. 23 · Sayuri gives Riku her first Valentine's chocolate before he transfers schools.
- Ep. 24 · Riku's Transfer and the Girls' Unspoken Feelings
- Ep. 25 · Sayuri Confesses Her Feelings to Riku Before He Leaves School