January 6, 2026
Shio and Akari, Eiyu's childhood friends, each try to get his attention in their own twisted way.
Eiyu runs into Shio on the bus and then runs into Akari on his way home.
Shio and Akari find out Eiyu reads rom-coms.
Runako moves back into the neighborhood for school and will live with Eiyu temporarily.
Akari eats very spicy curry bread. Eiyu ends up in the bath with the three of them. Shio studies with Eiyu.
Eiyu, Shio, Akari, and Runako go to the beach. Eiyu and Akari get left behind and spend the night together.
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Shio tells Eiyu she can't make the fireworks. Haru makes her first appearance.