Ep. 8: Haru and Shizuku confront their feelings and misunderstandings at the Syoyo Festival
Aired on November 20, 2012

Haru becomes angry upon seeing Kenji with Shizuku, accidentally striking Shizuku while attempting to punch Kenji. Shizuku later rejects Asako’s advice regarding her relationship with Haru, while Kenji suggests Shizuku’s lack of honesty hurts Haru. Kenji hides Shizuku in a room to avoid Yuzan, where they overhear Haru and Chizuru. Chizuru confesses to Haru, but Kenji and Shizuku emerge as Yuzan arrives. Haru threatens Chizuru before fleeing when noticed. Shizuku finds Haru, and they apologize for their mistakes. Shizuku admits she feared her grades would drop if she loved Haru. Haru hugs her, and she asks for time to consider their relationship, to which he smiles sincerely.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 9 · Shizuku reflects on her relationship with Haru after her father's store fails.
- Ep. 10 · Asako's Christmas party plans are disrupted by Shizuku, leading to a complex love triangle involving Haru, Kenji, and Chizuru.
- Ep. 11 · Kenji Yamaguchi reflects on his elite status and evolving feelings for Shizuku amidst conflict with Haru.
- Ep. 12 · Asako navigates year-end social dynamics and romantic confusion with friends