Ep. 20: Taiga advises Ryuuji to pursue Minori before the Okinawa trip changes to a ski excursion.

After being rejected by Minori, Ryuuji has the flu while Taiga visits a shrine and meets Yuusaku. Taiga resolves to stop visiting Ryuuji’s home but encourages him not to give up on Minori. Their teacher announces that the planned Okinawa field trip is cancelled due to a hotel fire, replacing it with a ski trip. Taiga reminds Ryuuji that this is his final opportunity to clarify Minori’s feelings before class schedules change. Ryuuji catches up with a still sad Minori, and Taiga creates a chance for them to reconnect. Later, Ryuuji, Minori, Yuusaku, Ami, and other students gather at Taiga’s apartment to discuss the new trip plans. In the kitchen, Minori praises Ryuuji for Taiga’s positive changes and wishes for their current happiness to last forever. Ryuuji realizes this is impossible and resolves to confess his feelings properly.
Episodes
- Ep. 16 · Taiga and Ryuuji manipulate Yuusaku into running for student council president while he pursues Sumire.
- Ep. 17 · Mercury Retrogrades at Christmas
- Ep. 18 · Friends assist with Christmas preparations while Taiga finds hope and Minori regrets breaking the tree star.
- Ep. 19 · Taiga and Ryuuji navigate a Christmas Eve party and subsequent emotional misunderstandings.
- Ep. 20 · Taiga advises Ryuuji to pursue Minori before the Okinawa trip changes to a ski excursion.
- Ep. 21 · Ryuuji confronts his feelings for Minori and searches for a fallen Taiga
- Ep. 22 · Ryuuji reflects on his future while Taiga returns to his home after a family dispute.
- Ep. 23 · Ryuuji and Taiga sell chocolate while Minori confronts Taiga about a misunderstanding
- Ep. 24 · Ryuuji and Taiga confront their feelings and family issues before deciding against running away.