The Rippling Night Has Come Natsuki becomes conflicted about kissing Atri, wondering if their feelings for each other are genuine or not. He reveals his anxiety to Minamo, Ryuuji, and Yoko, and they advise him to confront his feelings about Atri. After school, Minamo further encourages Natsuki to pursue his feelings Atri as she is working hard to earn his approval. Ryuuji and Yoko then approach after Natsuki leaves, asking if it is really okay for her to bury her own feelings for Natsuki, but Minamo replies that Natsuki seems much happier with Atri...