With the class trip coming up, another boy approaches Ayane. When the students arrive in Okinawa, the new atmosphere causes big changes in everyone.

Sawako feels like Kazehaya is keeping his distance. After connecting with Ryu on the trip, Chizu tells her friends about her memories with him.

Though Sawako is excited about celebrating Christmas with Kazehaya and her friends, everyone is preoccupied with their own romantic problems.

After his teacher gives him some advice, Kazehaya finally talks to Sawako on their way home. The next day, everyone gathers at Sawako's house.

Sawako has conquered the rumors and obstacles that stood between her and the boy she loves. She tells Kurumi what happened, and the two come to an understanding. Kazehaya and Sawako meet up outside of school for a day together, all alone...

Now officially a couple, Kazehaya and Sawako go on their first real date. Over summer vacation, Sawako asks Chizu and Ayane for relationship advice.

Even though a sliding door separates them, the words are heard loud and clear. There can be no more misunderstandings now.

It's the day of the float parade! Everyone dons a thematic costume and word gets out about what happened between Kazehaya and Sawako. The two begin their lives together anew.

Sawako and Kazehaya go to karaoke with a group of friends. It turns out to be their first true date, and before the night ends, both of them want to make sure they're on the same page. But what do they both want to make clear?

The rumor-mongers are outed and confronted when they decide to move against Sawako. Sawako learns who her true friends are.

Sawako is invited to a group get-together on a day off. She is inundated with wonderful memories of that evening, having pictures taken, singing karaoke, and-though she was not aware of it-falling asleep on Kazehaya's shoulder.

Sawako finds herself once again over at Chizuru's house, where the group has gathered together for a night of fun. Suddenly, Ryuu's older brother, Tooru, arrives. Excited to see her crush, Chizuru leaps into his arms. And then she sees the girl...

Tooru returns, and he wants to speak with Chizuru. He takes her on a long walk, past places they both remember from their youth, and he makes certain she is all right with his decision before leaving. Ryuu finds her at just the right time.

Kurumi's ultimate plan backfires, as Kazehaya pulls Sawako away in private when he finds her alone with Ryuu. The misunderstanding is cleared up instantly, but the feelings stirring within both Sawako and Kazehaya only get more confusing.

It's time for the Christmas party! However, Sawako promised her family to celebrate with them. Her anxiety clearly visible, Sawako's parents reluctantly let their daughter go meet her friends. But not before her father gives her her present-a cell phone!

The group decided to go to the local shrine "together" on New Year's Eve, but when Kazehaya and Sawako show up, the rest of the group mysteriously vanishes! What follows is an awkward, but heartwarming, first date.

Sawako begins to piece together that she may be the one pushing Kazehaya away. Chizuru gets a makeover for Tooru's wedding. Kento makes a surprising confession.

Misunderstandings abound as Kazehaya aggressively confronts Kento, who he believes made Sawako cry. Kazehaya and Sawako share a moment that becomes yet another misunderstanding that crushes her self-esteem.

Sawako joins Chizuru on a shopping trip where Chizuru buys an out-of-character feminine outfit. When asked, she talks about the boy she likes. Sawako, thinking it is Ryuu, gives her some advice. But the truth is a bit more complicated...

Both Sawako and Ayane are at a loss. How can they console their friend? Kazehaya says that doing nothing is the best thing, but is he right? How can Ryuu and Chizuru make up after such a bitter argument?

Sawako's friends have words with Kazehaya, who seems to be making every wrong move. He is told that he is the "farthest away" from Sawako, and that he should lay off her or else other girls will grow jealous. Ayane gives Sawako some valuable advice.

Sawako finds a lost puppy and Kazehaya decides to take him in. The class seats are shuffled and Sawako learns that she might have more friends than she first thought.

Sawako is invited to hang out with friends for the first time ever. She meets up with Ayane and Chizuru, and then spend some time at Ryuu's place. Kazehaya is invited over and everyone has a wonderful time.

Bolstered by the resolve shown by Sawako, Kurumi thinks about her past with Kazehaya and decides on her future. She faces Kazehaya, swallows her fear, and tells him the truth...

The date continues at the shrine. Sawako and Kazehaya begin to tell one another about their past, about themselves, and about many other things. After their first year of knowing one another, Sawako is certain what she feels is love.