Ep. 5: Akane and Kotarou struggle to find time together while Chinatsu easily spends time with him
Aired on May 5, 2017

Akane and Kotarou desire to spend more time together at school, but they consistently fail to find the necessary time or space for their interactions. In contrast, Chinatsu appears to have no difficulty in finding various ways to hang out with him. This situation highlights the differing challenges each character faces in connecting with Kotarou during their school days.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Kotarou and Akane encounter each other during a family dinner
- Ep. 2 · Kotarou joins the relay race during the final middle school sports festival
- Ep. 3 · Third-years discuss dating rumors as school trip approaches while Kotarou writes and Akane trains
- Ep. 4 · Kotarou and Akane face awkwardness after his date request during the school trip.
- Ep. 5 · Akane and Kotarou struggle to find time together while Chinatsu easily spends time with him
- Ep. 6 · Akane struggles with confusion as Chinatsu confesses her feelings for Kotarou before the track meet
- Ep. 7 · Chinatsu Takes Friends to Tokyo Dome City for a Final Romantic Attempt
- Ep. 8 · Rumors Spread About Kotarou and Akane's Romantic Relationship
- Ep. 9 · Kotarou and Akane support each other through the stressful transition from middle school to high school.