Episode Title:
In the Morning When I Wake Up
Episode Description:
After some initial awkwardness Tsubaki goes on a directionless rant of everything she likes about Yamada, making him increasingly uncomfortable. Having finally said it, Tsubaki feels enormous relief but is not surprised when he rejects her, finally admitting for the first time that he likes Akane. Tsubaki returns home, managing to supress her tears until Yamada has left. Akane goes to dinner with Eita, Runa and Takezo, who apparently is secretly a company president in real life. Yamada arrives late and is put in charge of Akane, cheerfully drunk after not realising how strong the alcohol was. He decides to skip eating and take her safely home, holding her hand the whole journey. At her apartment she drunkenly asks if he likes her. He admits he does then promises to return to admit it the next day too, in case she has hangover amnesia. She asks if she can phone in the morning to hear him say it and they end up hugging goodnight. The next day Akane struggles with the notion she has a boyfriend younger than herself and worries about being a distraction or a burden. As they walk holding hands Yamada can’t help remembering their chaotic first encounter months ago.
