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Although Nao and Taiga have been dating for two months, Taiga's best friend, Ayaha Futami, makes a bold and public move to steal Nao away from Taiga.

Nao Kogure has been touched by the surprisingly kind soul of Taigao Onise, who has shuffled off his label of delinquent. However, Nao and Taiga stopped dating when Nao go confused by her feelings for him and for another boy in her life.

Sawako and Kazehaya find themselves becoming distant after their near kiss. Meanwhile, Ayane is warming up to Kento's affections and Chizuru's friendship with Ryu is beyond repair.

Sawako and Kazehaya are dating, but Sawako's worried about how her parents will react when they find out.

Sawako "Sadako" Kuronuma finds it easier to fit in after she befriends a popular boy in her class. Meanwhile, Chizu gets the chance to declare her love for Toru, Ryu's older brother, when he returns home, but Ryu refuses to help because he wants Chizu for himself.

Fifteen-year-old Ninako Kinoshita experiences her first feelings of love for quiet Ren Ichinose after a chance encounter on the train, but Ren already has a long-time girlfriend.

"Asahi returns to present day, and though her reunion with her family is joyful, she misses Subaru and the water dragon god in the other world. When Asahi comes to a decision about what to do, the water dragon god's heart is greatly shaken!"--Back cover.

With Kazehaya attending a college near home and Sawako applying for school in Sapporo, the couple realize they are running out of high school days to be together and they separately wonder if they'll stay together past graduation.

"With their nationwide tour in full swing, the members of In No Hurry to Shout witness a true miracle. Unable to contain his soaring spirits, Yuzu approaches Nino... Will he finally make his move?"--Back cover.

"Nino, Yuzu and Momo take the stage together with six years of emotions racing through their hearts. When Nino's singing unleashes her deeply held feelings, how will Momo respond with his love for her?"--Back cover.