Episode Title:
The Meaning of These Feelings
Episode Description:
After the sports festival, Rintaro formally introduces his friends to Kaoruko and Subaru. The girls thank Shohei, Saku, and Ayato for helping them the previous evening, and Subaru apologizes on her poor behavior during the confrontation at the library. Saku also apologizes on his prior insults towards Subaru, as she and Kaoruko gift the boys a selection of pastries. Subaru remains worried of befriending Chidori students, but Shohei reassures her that they do not care about their school affiliations, surprising Subaru and the group begins to bond. Kaoruko later requests Rintaro to a hangout, and they head to an aquarium. Rintaro nervously thinks their hangout is akin to a date as he and Kaoruko spend time. The duo also assists a lost child, who interprets them as a couple which flusters Rintaro. The child shares her admiration towards her crush's smile, leading Rintaro to look back on his recent admiration for Kaoruko. After reuniting the child with her parents, Rintaro and Kaoruko watch a dolphin show, where Kaoruko expresses joy towards Rintaro opening up more. Rintaro fully realizes that he has fallen for Kaoruko.
