Ep. 23: Ryuuji and Taiga sell chocolate while Minori confronts Taiga about a misunderstanding
With Valentine's Day near, Ryuuji and Taiga attend a meeting about future ambitions, though Taiga shows little interest. Ryuuji speaks with Ami, who explains she remained at school to support Taiga. After learning that Yasuko collapsed from anemia due to overwork, Ryuuji feels guilty. The pair decide to cover Yasuko’s part-time chocolate sales, leveraging Ami’s fame to increase revenue. Taiga intends to make chocolate for everyone as gratitude, but conflict arises when Minori realizes Taiga believes Yuusaku rescued her from a ski trip rather than Ryuuji. Enraged, Minori confronts Taiga while Ami and Yuusaku block the exits, urging her to express her true feelings. Taiga claims she only wanted Minori’s happiness, but Minori asserts that she alone decides her own happiness. Taiga flees, and Minori follows, asking Ryuuji if he will join her.
Episodes
- 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.