Ep. 5: Hiroyuki faces pressure to join the relay team during school sports day

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During the school sports day, Shiho criticizes Hiroyuki for lacking team spirit, while Akari maintains that he remains dependable. Hiroyuki gradually understands that his acquaintances hold high expectations for him, despite his generally indifferent attitude. This realization places him under significant pressure to participate in the relay team, adding to the race he has already committed to running. The narrative focuses on his internal struggle as he navigates these conflicting perceptions and the resulting demands from his peers.