Takumi and Gii reach for hope from afar as new crushes and unspoken feelings ripple through the academy.

Gii risks everything in a desperate race to protect Takumi from Nozaki’s claim, pushing love and resolve to the edge.

As Izumi and Yoshizawa’s feelings erupt, Takumi fears revealing his trauma just as a mysterious letter arrives.

Takumi’s collapse and Gii’s despair fracture their bond while confessions elsewhere push others toward truth.

As Yoshizawa defends Izumi, Takumi confronts his past and finally opens his heart to Gii’s unwavering love.