Ep. 2: Kou reveals her gender to Naoya after arcade embarrassment and subsequent reconciliation.

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Kou accompanies Naoya to an arcade but feels anxious about her secret. Naoya discovers she is female when he sees her exiting the women’s restroom, causing Kou to flee in shame. When Kou stops attending school, Naoya seeks advice from Hirotaka and Narumi, using Hirotaka’s account to message her. They eventually apologize and bond while playing a game together. Later, Naoya, Hirotaka, and Narumi encounter Kou at the arcade, where Hirotaka and Kou connect over gaming skills. Kou feels slight jealousy regarding Narumi but relaxes upon realizing Narumi is not dating Naoya. Naoya later receives movie tickets and invites Kou, who arrives in feminine attire thanks to Narumi’s help. Kou recalls Hirotaka’s gratitude for their closeness. Afterward, she confesses her happiness around Naoya and desire for lasting friendship, which he accepts. They part ways reflecting on their relationship goals.