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EPISODE GUIDE

Season 1

13 episodes

EPISODE 01

Rintaro and Kaoruko

While helping at his family's patisserie, Rintaro meets Kaoruko. He fears his appearance has scared her off — but she returns the next day to see him.

24 min

EPISODE 02

Chidori and Kikyo

Tensions between the two schools escalate during a commotion at Chidori's gates. Later, Rintaro finds a surprise visitor waiting at the patisserie.

24 min

EPISODE 03

A Kind Person

Desperate to improve their grades, Rintaro and Shohei cram in the library. There, Rintaro runs into Kaoruko, but their tender moment gets interrupted.

24 min

EPISODE 04

Warmth of the Heart

Though Rintaro becomes more comfortable with Kaoruko during their study session, he faces unexpectedly strong opposition to their growing bond.

24 min

EPISODE 05

Premonition of a New Beginning

Pressure mounts as Rintaro's friends discover a note from Kaoruko hidden in his notebook. Saku's frustration towards Rintaro's reticence grows.

24 min

EPISODE 06

Self-Loathing / I Love You!

It's an important night of confessions, apologies and cherished memories when Subaru and Kaoruko catch up at the park where they used to play as kids.

24 min

EPISODE 07

Coolest Guy Ever

Noticing Rintaro's strange behavior, Shohei, Saku and Ayato follow him after school and try to eavesdrop on his meeting with Kaoruko and Subaru.

24 min

EPISODE 08

The Meaning of These Feelings

Despite the awkwardness, Rintaro manages to introduce his friends to the girls. Later, Kaoruko makes a bold suggestion on how Rintaro could repay her.

24 min

EPISODE 09

Blond Hair and Pierced Ears

While Rintaro struggles with his tangled emotions about Kaoruko, he invites his friends over to his home — but two unexpected visitors shake things up.

24 min

EPISODE 10

Summer Storm

To prepare for their finals, the six Chidori and Kikyo students hold a joint study session. Later, Shohei makes a sharp observation about Rintaro.

24 min

EPISODE 11

A Morsel of Warmth

Kaoruko's birthday is in two weeks, and Rintaro is unsure of a gift until his mother gives valuable advice. Can he bake the perfect cake for her?

24 min

EPISODE 12

Bewilderment at the Beachside

While everyone else is having fun at the beach, Subaru seems down. When prodded, she reveals her worries and makes a request to the four Chidori boys.

24 min

EPISODE 13

Kaoruko and Rintaro

With things still left unspoken between them, Rintaro arranges to meet Kaoruko and express his true feelings. Kaoruko has her own thoughts to share.

24 min