Ep. 4: Haru's Popularity and Shizuku's Jealousy During Summer Break
Aired on October 23, 2012

Shizuku advises Haru to stop glaring at classmates, prompting him to smile and offer help. This change makes him popular among girls, causing Shizuku to feel jealous for the first time. His fame ends when he fights an upperclassman bullying Chizuru Ooshima from Class A. Haru questions if violence is the right way to help, but Shizuku insists people will see his kindness. After a summer mountain trip, the group meets Haru's brother, Yuzan. Shizuku realizes she still has much to learn about Haru due to their strained relationship. Haru asks how to repay Shizuku for always saving him, and she suggests a date as the method of repayment.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Shizuku and Haru navigate friendship, rivalry, and a monjayaki date after his return to school.
- Ep. 2 · Shizuku and Haru navigate a monjayaki meal, a stray rooster, and a tutoring arrangement that leads to a rooftop confession.
- Ep. 3 · Shizuku confesses love to Haru after they build a chicken coop for the school rooster.
- Ep. 4 · Haru's Popularity and Shizuku's Jealousy During Summer Break
- Ep. 5 · Shizuku learns about Haru's past from Yuzan and he chooses to stay with her.
- Ep. 6 · Shizuku’s Declining Grades and Chizuru’s Social Struggles
- Ep. 7 · Haru and Shizuku navigate complex emotions amid flashbacks and festival preparations.
- Ep. 8 · Haru and Shizuku confront their feelings and misunderstandings at the Syoyo Festival