During midterm exams, KotarÅ learns that a story he submitted in a magazine competition did not get selected. He messages Akane about it, who encourages him to be himself. It is revealed that Chinatsu is now friends with KotarÅ. With the school trip looming, the third-years become abuzz with dating gossip; KotarÅ overhears Chinatsu and her friend Aoi talking about how Takumi should ask Akane out, to his dismay...