Support.As the gang graduates to being second-year students, Ruri continues to frown over Shu's over-ecstatic tendencies. In his talk with Ruri, Raku realizes that he does not know about Shu's romantic interests and sets to ask the latter. Finding no straight answer from Shu, Raku consults with Seishirō about unrequited romances. Homeroom adviser Kyoko announces to her students her retirement and eventual marriage. Shu admits to Raku that his romantic crush is Kyoko but holds up confessing to her. But after further romantic advises from Seishirō, Raku convinces Shu to declare his love to Kyoko. Inspired by his best friend's example, Raku commits himself to confess to Kosaki someday.