Ep. 4: Riku Attempts to Return Mina's Handkerchief Amidst Friend Distractions
Aired on October 24, 2006

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Riku intends to return a handkerchief to Mina, but his two close friends repeatedly distract him by pulling him away. Despite these interruptions, he eventually succeeds in giving the item back to her. Following this interaction, Mina requests that Riku serve as her psychological coach. Her goal is to maintain her mental focus and mindset while swimming. This arrangement highlights the developing dynamic between the characters as they navigate their personal interactions and athletic pursuits within their social circle.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Riku Aoba navigates strange school customs while meeting Sayuri and Mina
- Ep. 2 · Riku evades recruitment by three sports clubs and meets his destined lover Tsukasa.
- Ep. 3 · Tsukasa's Cooking Struggles and Mina's Proper Introduction
- Ep. 4 · Riku Attempts to Return Mina's Handkerchief Amidst Friend Distractions
- Ep. 5 · Sayuri's Injury Prompts Riku to Take Over Festival Coordination Duties
- Ep. 6 · Riku questions Inukai's behavior after the classmate vanishes following a reported arrest for fighting thugs.
- Ep. 7 · Riku's Accidental Confession During Drama Club Audition
- Ep. 8 · Sayuri feels uneasy after drama room event while Riku prays for Mina at shrine