Ep. 21: Ryuuji confronts his feelings for Minori and searches for a fallen Taiga
Aired on February 26, 2009
Ryuuji questions Taiga about Yuusaku during a ski trip, while Hisamitsu clashes with Maya over her interest in him. After Ryuuji admits his crush on Minori to his friends, the group investigates her room but hides in a closet with Taiga when the girls arrive. An argument between Ryuuji and Ami escalates into a physical fight with Minori the next day. During the conflict, Minori loses her hairpin, prompting Taiga to retrieve it alone. She falls down a slope and goes missing. Ryuuji, Yuusaku, and Minori search for her. Ryuuji finds Taiga injured at the bottom of the hill. As he carries her back, a barely conscious Taiga mistakes him for Yuusaku, apologizes, and confesses her enduring love for Ryuuji.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 25 · Taiga returns after a year, leading to a flustered confession and headbutt from Ryuuji.