Acorns Hurt More than You Think.Kazuma and a girl are playing by a stream in a dream. As the girl finishes making him a necklace out of white clover, Kazuma gives her a ring made out of the same flowers. She happily puts it on; in her room, a sleeping Madoka thanks him. Following an awkward morning and breakfast with Senka, Kazuma and Ayumu head to school with Daigo. As Ui and Ibuki catch up, Kazuma experiences an feeling that he is being watched. Class breaks for lunch; on his way to get food with Daigo, Kazuma experiences the feeling again as a girl hides. Homeroom is let out; as Kazuma leaves with Daigo, he spots the girl and gives chase. He bumps into a startled Madoka who bodyslams him to the floor...