Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yi guides high school students, including his girlfriends, around Hai Cheng University.
• He performs on stage with them, boosting the school's popularity.
• Shiina Rikki asks Lu Yi for help in reconciling with Toyokawa Shoko.
• They perform 'Kasumikage' together, symbolizing their reconciliation.
• Lu Yi has brief interactions with other girls, hinting at potential romantic developments.

Character Developments

• Lu Yi: Shows maturity and responsibility in handling the high school students and the reconciliation between Rikki and Shoko.
• Shiina Rikki: Overcomes her guilt and fear, taking the initiative to reconcile with Shoko.
• Toyokawa Shoko: Accepts Rikki's reconciliation, showing growth and maturity.
• Other girls: Show support and happiness for Rikki and Shoko's reconciliation.

Significant Themes

• Reconciliation and forgiveness.
• The power of music to bring people together.
• The importance of taking responsibility for one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yi and Shiina Rikki: They work together to facilitate Rikki and Shoko's reconciliation.
• Shiina Rikki and Toyokawa Shoko: They reconcile, symbolized by their performance of 'Kasumikage.'
• Lu Yi and other girls: Brief interactions hint at potential romantic developments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki finds a note from Sakiko, urging him to join them if he's the last one left.
• Chihaya Anon, a pink-haired girl, suddenly appears in Riki's bedroom, having time-traveled from her world.
• Riki explains the concept of "magic" in his world to Chihaya Anon, using the example of artillery.
• Chihaya Anon shares her struggles with studying abroad and her insecurities about not being as talented as others expect.
• Riki and Chihaya Anon watch an anime together, and she expresses her opinions on the characters.
• Riki receives a message about the National Music Competition's top 32 round.

Character Developments

• Riki: Shows understanding and empathy towards Chihaya Anon's struggles, and maintains his hospitality despite her eccentric behavior.
• Chihaya Anon: Reveals her insecurities and past experiences, showing a more vulnerable side. She also displays her normie tendencies in gaming and anime watching.

Significant Themes

• The struggle with expectations and societal pressures (Chihaya Anon's experiences with studying abroad and her perceived talents).
• The impact of time travel on individuals and their perceptions of the world (Riki and Chihaya Anon's interactions).

Character Interactions

• Riki and Chihaya Anon: Despite their initial misunderstandings, they grow more comfortable with each other, with Riki showing patience and understanding towards Chihaya Anon's eccentricities. Chihaya Anon, in turn, opens up about her personal struggles with Riki.
• Chihaya Anon and the anime characters: Chihaya Anon expresses her opinions on the characters in the anime they watch together, revealing her preferences and interpretations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki competes in a music competition, where he qualifies despite heavy rain.
• Chihaya Anon, despite the rain, comes to support Riki and gives him roses.
• Riki and Chihaya Anon return home together, with Riki carrying Anon due to her wet shoes.

Character Developments

• Riki shows pride in his accomplishment but also humility, acknowledging the need for continuous effort.
• Chihaya Anon demonstrates her determination and dedication by braving the heavy rain to support Riki.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: Both Riki and Chihaya Anon show resilience in the face of challenges (rain, competition).
• Support and Friendship: Chihaya Anon's actions highlight the importance of supporting friends, even in difficult circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Chihaya Anon's interaction shows a growing closeness and understanding between them.
• Chihaya Anon's protective behavior towards Riki (e.g., not letting others take pictures of them) hints at her growing feelings for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chihaya Anon pays respects to her late grandmother, reminiscing about their past.
• Riki accidentally sees Chihaya Anon naked when she's about to shower.
• Chihaya Anon invites Riki to her school's sports festival, which will also include Riki's other girlfriends' schools.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Anon: Shows vulnerability and reminiscence about her grandmother. She also becomes more open to the idea of Riki as her boyfriend.
• Riki: Stands by Chihaya Anon's side during her emotional moment. He also shows understanding and care towards her.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and loss of loved ones.
• The struggle of finding one's place in the world and dealing with failure.
• The complexities of romantic feelings and relationships.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Chihaya Anon: They grow closer as Riki supports Anon emotionally. They also share a moment of tension when Riki accidentally sees her naked.
• Chihaya Anon and her mother: Anon is afraid of her mother finding out about Riki, showing their strained relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riku and Chihaya Anon discuss the upcoming sports festival, with Tsukinomori's participation being a surprise.
• Riku reflects on his harem members, now totaling six, with the sports festival bringing them all together.
• Mujica's manager, Sanae Shiko, expresses gratitude to Riku for his contributions to the group's success.
• Riku meets Sumiida Mana, who shares information about Hachiman Mairin's preferences and fears.
• Riku and Toyokawa Sakiko discuss their living arrangements, deciding to share a room in their new apartment.

Character Developments

• Riku: Shows curiosity and eagerness to learn about his harem members' feelings and preferences. He also demonstrates respect for Sumiida Mana's opinions.
• Sumiida Mana: Shows maturity and concern for Riku's well-being, trying to guide him towards better understanding and treating his harem members properly.
• Toyokawa Sakiko: Becomes more open about her feelings for Riku, suggesting they share a room in their new apartment.

Significant Themes

• The dynamics and complexities of a harem relationship.
• The importance of communication and understanding in relationships.
• Personal growth and self-awareness.

Character Interactions

• Riku and Chihaya Anon: Share a friendly and casual conversation about the sports festival and Tsukinomori's participation.
• Riku and Sumiida Mana: Have a heart-to-heart conversation about Riku's approach to his harem and Sumiida Mana's role in guiding him.
• Riku and Toyokawa Sakiko: Discuss their living arrangements, with Sakiko subtly expressing her feelings for Riku.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki discovers Sakiko's secret album with photos of him, revealing her feelings.
• Riki reads Sakiko's browser history, which contains questions about her feelings for him.
• Riki and Sakiko have a playful interaction about Sakiko's desire to bite him.
• Riki delivers a cake to Hatsuka (Mikumura Shioka) and is greeted by reporters.
• Riki and Hatsuka have an interview with reporters, during which Hatsuka publicly claims Riki as important to her.
• Riki and Hatsuka return to her apartment, and she opens a package containing 0.01s (condoms), indicating her intention.

Character Developments

• Sakiko's feelings for Riki are confirmed through her secret album and browser history.
• Riki understands Sakiko's feelings and accepts them, leading to playful interactions.
• Hatsuka publicly claims Riki as important to her, showing her confidence in their relationship.
• Riki accepts Hatsuka's advances, showing his willingness to progress their relationship.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: The chapter explores the developing feelings between Riki and both Sakiko and Hatsuka.
• Communication: The characters use various methods to express their feelings, from secret albums to public declarations.
• Acceptance: Riki accepts both Sakiko's and Hatsuka's feelings, leading to further intimacy.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Sakiko: Their relationship deepens as Riki discovers Sakiko's feelings and they engage in playful banter.
• Riki and Hatsuka: Hatsuka publicly claims Riki, and they return to her apartment, indicating their intention to progress their relationship.
• Riki and reporters: Riki faces reporters with Hatsuka, handling the situation calmly and confidently.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki and Shioka spend the night together, leading to a passionate encounter.
• Mana discovers them and scolds Riki for having a harem, but eventually accepts it.
• Riki and Mana go out together, and she shares her struggles with being an outcast in their class group chat.
• Riki encourages Mana to be herself, making her happy.
• Nagasaki Sose decides to participate in the sports festival to compete with Riki's other girlfriends.

Character Developments

• Riki: Stands by his decision to have a harem, showing care and consideration for each girl's feelings.
• Shioka: Shows her passionate side and strength during her encounter with Riki.
• Mana: Struggles with her inability to read the room and fit in with her classmates, but gains confidence after Riki's encouragement.
• Nagasaki Sose: Decides to participate in the sports festival to compete with Riki's other girlfriends and solidify her position.

Significant Themes

• Harem dynamics: Riki's harem continues to grow, with each girl having her unique relationship with him.
• Acceptance and self-identity: Mana struggles with her inability to fit in but gains confidence after Riki's acceptance of her quirks.
• Competition and rivalry: Nagasaki Sose feels the need to compete with Riki's other girlfriends to maintain her position.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Shioka: Share a passionate encounter, strengthening their bond.
• Riki and Mana: Go out together, with Riki encouraging Mana to be herself.
• Riki and Nagasaki Sose: Not directly interacting in this chapter, but Sose's thoughts reveal her competitive nature towards Riki's other girlfriends.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chihaya Anon invites Riki to the sports festival, hoping he'll confess to her.
• Riki attends the festival, where he's surrounded by admirers from all three schools.
• Toyokawa Sakiko wins the 400-meter race, and Shiina Rikki comes third in the 1600-meter race.
• Nagasaki Sose manipulates Chihaya Anon, Shiina Rikki, and Toyokawa Sakiko to help Anon win Riki's affection.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Anon: Becomes more determined to win Riki's heart, enlisting help from others.
• Riki: Struggles with the attention from multiple girls, trying to navigate his relationships.
• Toyokawa Sakiko: Feels troubled by Anon's advances but remains calm and focused on her races.
• Shiina Rikki: Shows her competitive side in the race and later expresses her feelings about Riki's preferences.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry, both in sports and love.
• Manipulation and scheming, as seen in Nagasaki Sose's actions.
• The complexity of relationships and navigating multiple affections.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Chihaya Anon: Anon tries to win Riki's heart, while Riki remains non-committal.
• Riki and Toyokawa Sakiko: They exchange messages, with Sakiko flustered by Riki's public affection.
• Riki and Shiina Rikki: Rikki expresses her displeasure at Riki's preference for Anon over her.
• Nagasaki Sose, Chihaya Anon, Shiina Rikki, and Toyokawa Sakiko: Sose manipulates the others to help Anon win Riki's affection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yi and Chihaya Anon participate in a basketball game, winning together.
• Lu Yi realizes Chihaya Anon has feelings for him.
• Lu Yi decides to pursue Chihaya Anon.
• Lu Yi buys condoms with Toyokawa Shizuku, planning to spend the night with her.
• Riku and Toyokawa Sachiko discuss Riku's relationship with Chihaya Anon.

Character Developments

• Lu Yi becomes more confident in his pursuit of Chihaya Anon.
• Chihaya Anon's feelings for Lu Yi are confirmed.
• Riku decides to continue pursuing Chihaya Anon despite the risks.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships.
• Personal growth and confidence.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yi and Chihaya Anon grow closer through their shared victory in the basketball game.
• Lu Yi and Toyokawa Shizuku plan to spend the night together.
• Riku and Toyokawa Sachiko discuss Riku's relationship with Chihaya Anon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki and Sakiko move into a new house together.
• Riki confesses his feelings to Sakiko, and they become intimate.
• Riki considers pursuing Aine but knows he must first discuss it with Nagasaki Sose.
• Chihaya Anon argues with Shiina Riki about Mygo's potential as a professional band.

Character Developments

• Riki: Becomes more open about his feelings and relationships, considering adding Aine to his harem.
• Sakiko: Accepts Riki's confession and expresses her desire to be with him forever.
• Aine: Remains unaware of Riki's feelings and continues to argue with Shiina Riki.
• Nagasaki Sose: Shows tolerance and understanding towards Riki's situation but is unsure if Aine will accept it.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: Riki's growing confidence in expressing his feelings and Sakiko's acceptance of their relationship.
• Ambition and potential: Chihaya Anon's desire for Mygo to become a professional band and Shiina Riki's resistance to the idea.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Sakiko: Share a tender moment as they move into their new home and express their love for each other.
• Riki and Aine: Argue indirectly through messages, with Riki considering confessing his feelings to Aine and Aine remaining unaware.
• Chihaya Anon and Shiina Riki: Argue about Mygo's potential, with Chihaya Anon wanting to become professional and Shiina Riki resisting the idea.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chihaya Anon, upset by Rikki's criticism, decides to form a duo band with Riki to prove her skills.
• Chihaya Anon performs alone at a subway station, feeling disheartened by the lack of attention and recognition.
• Riki finds Chihaya Anon and apologizes for misunderstanding her intentions, then helps her perform, drawing a crowd and boosting her confidence.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Anon: Struggles with self-doubt and insecurities about her musical abilities and past failures. She learns to face her fears and find confidence in her passion for music, with Riki's support.
• Riki: Realizes his misinterpretation of Chihaya Anon's actions and apologizes, showing growth in empathy and understanding. He supports Chihaya Anon, helping her overcome her fears and perform successfully.

Significant Themes

• Self-acceptance and overcoming past failures.
• The importance of support and understanding in personal growth.
• Finding confidence in one's passion and abilities.

Character Interactions

• Chihaya Anon and Riki: Their interaction shows growth in their relationship, with Riki supporting Chihaya Anon and helping her overcome her fears, leading to a stronger bond between them.
• Chihaya Anon and her junior high classmates: Their encounter serves as a catalyst for Chihaya Anon to face her fears and perform, ultimately leading to her growth and self-acceptance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chihaya Anon confesses her past to her junior high classmates and finds acceptance.
• Anon and Riki perform a live street concert, drawing a crowd and police attention.
• Riki reveals he has six girlfriends and wants to start a harem, shocking Anon.
• Anon learns that Shiina Riki, Takamatsu Akari, Nagasaki Sose, and Hatsuka are all Riki's girlfriends and have agreed to the harem.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Anon: Overcomes her fear of revealing her past, gains confidence in her singing, and confesses her feelings to Riki.
• Shiina Riki: Shows a more understanding and less confrontational side, agreeing to Riki's harem despite her initial disapproval.
• Riki: Reveals his complex relationships with multiple girls, suggesting he's more manipulative and selfish than initially thought.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance and honesty: Chihaya Anon learns that her classmates accept her despite her past mistakes.
• Relationship complexities: The revelation of Riki's multiple girlfriends and their agreement to a harem raises questions about their dynamics and the nature of their relationships.

Character Interactions

• Chihaya Anon and her junior high classmates: Anon finally opens up about her past, and her classmates accept her, showing that honesty can lead to understanding and support.
• Chihaya Anon and Riki: Anon confesses her feelings to Riki, but their relationship becomes complicated when Riki reveals his harem plans.
• Shiina Riki and Riki: Riki manipulates Riki into agreeing to his harem, showing his influence over her.
• Takamatsu Akari, Nagasaki Sose, and Hatsuka: These characters are revealed to be Riki's girlfriends, adding complexity to their relationships and dynamics within Mygo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chihaya Anon (Aine) discovers that three Mygo members have joined Riki's harem and expresses her disapproval.
• Riki proposes a solution for their future marriage and life together in a harem.
• Aine struggles with her internal conflict between desire and reason regarding the harem proposal.
• Riki shows Aine a photo of him with Mujica members, including Hatsuka and Mana, to persuade her.
• Aine agrees to try being Riki's girlfriend and part of his harem temporarily.
• Riki kisses Aine, marking the start of their relationship.
• The band members prepare for a rehearsal at Mujica's backstage, with Aine excitedly imagining performing there.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Anon (Aine): Struggles with her feelings for Riki and the idea of a harem, ultimately agreeing to try it out. She becomes more open to the idea of being in a relationship with Riki.
• Shiina Riki: Persistent in his pursuit of Aine, using his charm and persuasiveness to convince her to join his harem. He shows a caring side by considering Aine's feelings and desires.
• Takamatsu Akari: Remains innocent and happy about her relationship with Riki, showing no signs of jealousy or concern about the harem situation.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: The chapter explores the complexities of love and relationships, particularly in the context of a harem, as Aine grapples with her feelings and desires.
• Desire vs. reason: Aine's internal conflict between her desires (wanting to be with Riki and meet her idols) and reason (concerns about societal norms and her future) is a central theme.
• Persuasion and manipulation: Riki uses his charm, persuasiveness, and Aine's desires to convince her to join his harem, raising questions about consent and manipulation in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Aine: Their interactions revolve around Riki's pursuit of Aine and her eventual agreement to join his harem. Their dynamic is playful and teasing, with Riki using humor and flattery to win Aine over.
• Aine and other Mygo members: Aine interacts with her bandmates, expressing her disapproval of the harem situation and her excitement about the possibility of meeting her idols. The other members support and encourage her, with Riki's sister, Rikki, showing concern for Aine's well-being.
• Aine and Hachiman Mairin (Mana): Although they don't interact directly in this chapter, Aine's excitement about meeting Mana and Hatsuka is a driving force behind her decision to join Riki's harem.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hachiman Kairin, a seemingly cool and confident girl, is revealed to have a photo of Riku Yi as her phone wallpaper, indicating her interest in him.
• Riku Yi learns that Chihaya Anon is his new girlfriend, causing Chida Mana to express displeasure.
• Chida Mana misunderstands Riku Yi's increased heart rate, leading to an awkward moment between them.
• Riku Yi and Shiina Riko plan to spend time together at Riko's house.

Character Developments

• Hachiman Kairin shows a vulnerable side, revealing her interest in Riku Yi.
• Riku Yi continues to gain girlfriends, causing Chida Mana to become upset.
• Chida Mana's feelings for Riku Yi become more apparent, though she tries to deny them.
• Shiina Riko initiates a plan to spend time alone with Riku Yi, indicating her growing confidence in their relationship.

Significant Themes

• The theme of hidden feelings and vulnerability is explored through Hachiman Kairin's actions and Chida Mana's internal monologue.
• The theme of growing confidence and initiative is seen in Shiina Riko's decision to spend time alone with Riku Yi.

Character Interactions

• Hachiman Kairin and Riku Yi have a brief interaction where Kairin's interest in Riku Yi is hinted at.
• Chida Mana and Riku Yi have a conversation where Mana expresses her displeasure at Riku Yi's new girlfriend.
• Chida Mana and Riku Yi have an awkward moment due to Mana's misunderstanding of Riku Yi's increased heart rate.
• Shiina Riko and Riku Yi plan to spend time together, showing a growing confidence in their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shiina Riko and Lu Yi go to Riko's house, where no one is home.
• Riko reveals she wants to lose her virginity to Lu Yi, inspired by her sister's experiences.
• Lu Yi and Riko kiss and decide to have sex, with Riko initiating and expressing her readiness.

Character Developments

• Shiina Riko: She becomes more open about her feelings and desires, deciding to have sex with Lu Yi. She also shows concern for Lu Yi's feelings, ensuring he's comfortable with the situation.
• Lu Yi: He remains caring and considerate, wanting to ensure Riko has a good experience and is ready. He also shows nervousness about their first time without protection.

Significant Themes

• First Experiences: Both characters are experiencing something new and significant, leading to a mix of excitement, nervousness, and curiosity.
• Communication and Consent: The chapter emphasizes the importance of open communication and mutual consent between partners.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yi and Shiina Riko: Their relationship deepens as they become more intimate, with Riko taking the initiative and expressing her desires. They communicate openly about their feelings and concerns, leading to a mutual decision to have sex.

• Riki and Shiina Rikki spend a passionate night together, leading to a new level of intimacy and understanding between them.
• Nagasaki Sose asks to be absent from the Osaka Live due to her parents' reconciliation trip, and Riki decides to accompany her.
• On the train, Nagasaki Sose is nearly scalded by hot water, but Riki shields her and gets burned instead. Nagasaki's Mom tends to Riki's wound, and they have a brief conversation.
• Nagasaki Sose and Riki discuss their relationship in front of her mother, leading to a slightly awkward moment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nagasaki Sose's mother invites Riki to travel with them, showing no reaction to Sose's revelation about Riki's harem.
• Riki and Sose have a playful interaction on the train, with Riki comparing himself to rice in a bowl between Sose and her mother.
• They stay at a luxurious hotel, and Riki decides to explore the area to give Sose space with her family.
• Riki sees Sose's strained dinner with her parents and decides to intervene.
• Riki receives a message from Mana expressing her support and trust in him.

Character Developments

• Nagasaki Sose: Struggles to reconcile her parents, showing determination and resilience.
• Riki: Shows maturity and understanding, deciding to support Sose from the sidelines.
• Nagasaki's Mom: Shows warmth and understanding towards Riki, hinting at acceptance of his harem.
• Nagasaki's Dad: Remains distant and uncommunicative, causing tension with Sose and her mother.

Significant Themes

• Family reconciliation and communication.
• Riki's commitment to supporting his girlfriends and their families.
• The challenges of navigating complex family dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Nagasaki Sose: Show playful banter and understanding, with Riki supporting Sose in her family matter.
• Nagasaki Sose and her parents: Struggle to communicate and reconnect, with Sose trying her best to bridge the gap.
• Riki and Nagasaki's Mom: Share a moment of understanding and connection, hinting at potential acceptance of Riki's harem.
• Riki and Mana: Exchange messages, with Mana expressing her trust and support in Riki.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki meets Nagasaki Sose's father at a festival and learns about his divorce and Sose's feelings.
• Sose's father reveals his intention to move on and find someone new.
• Riki punches Sose's father after a phone call with Sose, and her mother slaps him.
• Sose's father leaves, and Sose decides to move on as well.
• Nagasaki's Mom accepts Riki and Sose's relationship, and they spend the day together at the festival.
• Nagasaki's Mom hugs Riki and entrusts Sose to him, leaving them for the night.

Character Developments

• Riki: Shows bravery and determination in standing up for Sose, even against her father. He also demonstrates maturity and understanding in handling Nagasaki's Mom's acceptance of their relationship.
• Nagasaki Sose: Grows more confident and open about her feelings for Riki. She also shows resilience in accepting her father's decision and moving on.
• Nagasaki's Mom: Proves to be a strong and decisive character, accepting Riki and Sose's relationship and supporting them. She also shows a playful side in teasing Sose.
• Sose's Father: Shows remorse for his actions but ultimately decides to move on, leaving Sose behind.

Significant Themes

• Family and Relationships: The chapter explores the complexities of family dynamics, divorce, and the impact on children. It also delves into the development of romantic relationships and the acceptance of them by family members.
• Growth and Resilience: Characters, particularly Sose, demonstrate growth and resilience in facing difficult situations and moving forward.
• Communication and Honesty: The importance of open communication and honesty in relationships is highlighted, both in Riki's interactions with Sose and her father's decision to move on.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Sose: Their relationship deepens as they face challenges together, with Riki showing his commitment to Sose and her well-being.
• Sose and Her Father: Their strained relationship is further highlighted, ultimately leading to Sose accepting her father's decision to move on.
• Nagasaki's Mom and Riki/Sose: Nagasaki's Mom accepts Riki and Sose's relationship, supporting them and showing a playful side in teasing Sose.
• Riki and Nagasaki's Mom: They develop a friendly, almost familial relationship, with Nagasaki's Mom entrusting Sose to Riki.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sose and Riki reaffirm their lifelong commitment before falling asleep holding hands. After Sose’s mother returns to work, Sose and Riki travel to Osaka with the band.
• Back with the other members, Sose regrets previously rejecting Riki out of embarrassment and resolves to compete more actively for his affection. She is shocked to learn that Shiina Riki has already become intimate with Riki.
• Sose tries to assert her advantage by implying that her mother approves of Riki and that she and Riki slept together, secretly hoping to intimidate the other girls.
• Akari reminds Riki about their agreement and invites him to her room, where she wears the swimsuit he likes. They kiss and become physically intimate, though Riki avoids going too far because of the upcoming Live and practical limitations.
• Meanwhile, Anon becomes depressed after rehearsal places her at the edge of the stage rather than the center. She had hoped to impress her former classmates, especially with famous bands and Sumimi’s Mana attending.
• Riki recognizes Anon’s disappointment and decides he must find a way to support her.
• The chapter ends when Shiina Riki brings Akari a humidifier for her throat, opens the door, and discovers Akari in her swimsuit with Riki, leaving her stunned.

Character Developments

• Riki: Continues balancing romantic relationships with several band members. He is attentive to Anon’s emotional struggles and concerned about Akari’s condition before the performance, though he is also increasingly entangled in the girls’ rivalry.
• Nagasaki Sose: Becomes more openly competitive and strategically manipulative. She still loves her friends but wants to secure a superior position among Riki’s girlfriends, relying on her mother’s support as an advantage.
• Shiina Riki: Reveals that she and Riki have already shared an intimate encounter, making Sose realize she has fallen behind. Her jealousy becomes apparent when Sose boasts about her connection with Riki.
• Takamatsu Akari: Shows growing confidence and initiative in her relationship with Riki. Though naturally innocent and reserved, she follows his lead and surprises him with her unexpected boldness.
• Chihaya Anon: Her insecurity and desire for recognition resurface when she is assigned a peripheral stage position. Despite her vanity, her disappointment reflects her sincere wish to prove herself to her former classmates.

Significant Themes

• Romantic rivalry: The girls increasingly compete for Riki’s attention while still maintaining their friendships, creating a mixture of affection, jealousy, and strategic behavior.
• Confidence and recognition: Anon’s frustration highlights her desire to be seen and admired, especially by people from her past.
• Emotional and physical intimacy: The relationships progress through promises, shared secrets, affection, and increasingly intimate encounters.
• Support versus competition: The characters care about one another, but their romantic rivalry continually complicates their interactions.

Character Interactions

• Sose and Riki exchange a tender promise of lifelong devotion.
• Sose and Shiina Riki discuss their relationships with Riki, with Sose attempting to provoke jealousy.
• Akari invites Riki to her room and shares an intimate moment with him before the Live.
• Riki and Akari discuss her dry throat, though the situation becomes more romantic than medical.
• Riki empathizes with Anon’s disappointment and considers how to help her.
• Shiina Riki unintentionally walks in on Riki and Akari, setting up a likely confrontation or jealous reaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki and Shiina Riki have a misunderstanding and argument, but they reconcile, with Shiina Riki accepting their polyamorous relationship.
• Mygo practices for their performance, with Shiina Riki giving Riki the cold shoulder.
• Sumiida Mana and Riki share a moment over donuts, with Mana worrying about Riki's supposed injury and Riki apologizing by promising to buy her favorite donuts.
• Chihaya Anon expresses nervousness about performing but gains confidence when Riki reminds her of her junior high classmates' support.

Character Developments

• Shiina Riki shows growth in accepting Riki's other relationships.
• Sumiida Mana displays her caring nature and concern for Riki's well-being.
• Chihaya Anon overcomes her nervousness about performing and regains her confidence.

Significant Themes

• Communication and understanding in relationships.
• Overcoming nervousness and regaining confidence.
• The importance of friends and support networks.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Shiina Riki's argument and reconciliation highlight their growing relationship.
• Riki and Sumiida Mana's interaction shows Mana's caring nature and Riki's apologetic side.
• Chihaya Anon and Riki's conversation helps Chihaya Anon regain her confidence.