Sekai helps Makoto and Kotonoha grow closer, but her own feelings for Makoto deepen. Emotional boundaries blur as Makoto struggles to understand what he truly wants.

Makoto grows distant from Kotonoha while becoming closer to Sekai. Rumors spread through the school, and jealousy begins to take hold among their classmates.

Makoto officially starts dating Sekai, leaving Kotonoha heartbroken. As emotions intensify, Makoto's indecisiveness causes pain to both girls.