Shikimori spends some quality time with her rival (?) Kamiya and finds that they have a lot more in common than just their attraction to Izumi. Could this be the start of a special friendship? With the culture fair now over, the time has come for the dreaded (to some) sports fair, and the whole gang has been assigned to the relay race team! Hachimitsu, whose interest in sports and all physical activities is nonexistent, faces a difficult dilemma. Her friends are passionate about competing to win, while she is passionate about not exerting herself in any way. Will the power of friendship overcome her deep distaste for running or, heaven forbid, practicing running?!

Izumi has been jinxed his whole life—if something can go wrong…he’ll probably wind up in the hospital. But he still thinks he’s the luckiest guy in the world! That’s because Izumi has a girlfriend who is smart, sporty, and always looking out for him. Shikimori is his knight in shining armor. In this heartwarming romantic comedy, rain or shine, underdog or hero, their gentle affection stays the same.

Shikimori and Izumi are high school sweethearts. They hold hands walking home from school, they flirt in the halls, they tease each other. But Shikimori knows what she wants, and how to get it, and she can turn from cutie to cool in an instant.

Shikimori and Izumi are high school sweethearts. They hold hands walking home from school, they flirt in the halls, they tease each other. But Shikimori knows what she wants, and how to get it, and she can turn from cutie to cool in an instant.

Nekozaki-san and Kamiya-san are hard at work practicing for the last volleyball tournament of the year while Shikimori-san and all their friends cheer them on-but why does Izumi-kun look so down in the dumps?

Izumi's first meeting with Shikimori's mother becomes a test of courage—he must confess they’ve been in a long-term relationship! With Shikimori inconveniently absent during the moment of truth, will his love keep him from faltering? Afterwards, Izumi and Shikimori prepare for final exams. Shikimori's hyper-competitive nature goes into overdrive when they make a bet on who will score higher! As Christmas approaches, Kamiya prepares to enjoy the holiday quietly, but Nekozaki invites her to a party that challenges her guarded nature. Party activities are out of Kamiya's comfort zone, but with the right friends, maybe there'll be some Christmas cheer?

A new school year begins and the gang is no longer all together in the same class, but their bonds transcend classrooms. Being split up does nothing to weaken their friendships and new classmates bring fresh opportunities to expand their friend circle. Izumi and Shikimori thankfully are together in the same class. They are thrilled to find Kamiya in their new class as well. Attempts are made to include Kamiya in the group, but she finds acclimating difficult and awkward. However, the gang's warmth and joy is infectious and before long, Kamiya can't help but have fun being with them.