Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Riki helps Toyokawa Sakiko with her studies.
+ Nagasaki Sose and Riki have a tense conversation at Ring café about Crychic's future.
+ Shiina Riki shows Riki his new song, seeking his opinion.
+ Chihaya Anon and Takamatsu Akari join the conversation, discussing the band's outfits, styling, and name, which leads to a disagreement with Shiina Riki about practice and preparation for the live performance.

Character Developments

+ Toyokawa Sakiko shows vulnerability and asks Riki for help with her studies.
+ Nagasaki Sose struggles with her feelings about Riki and Crychic's future.
+ Shiina Riki expresses frustration with Chihaya Anon's lack of practice and focus on trivial matters.
+ Chihaya Anon feels defensive and avoids discussing her guitar practice.

Significant Themes

+ The tension between Riki's friendship with Nagasaki Sose and his support for Crychic's potential reunion.
+ The importance of dedication and practice in music, as highlighted by Shiina Riki's frustration with Chihaya Anon.

Character Interactions

+ Riki and Toyokawa Sakiko study together, with Sakiko showing a hint of flirtation.
+ Riki and Nagasaki Sose have a tense conversation about Crychic's future.
+ Shiina Riki and Chihaya Anon argue about the band's priorities and preparation for the live performance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chihaya Anon runs out of the cafe after Shiina Riki's words trigger her insecurities about her guitar skills and study abroad experience.
• Riki chases after Anon and defends her to their classmates, then they talk by the fountain.
• Riki shares his band's experiences with Anon, encouraging her to work harder.
• Nagasaki Sose and Toyokawa Sakiko meet, with Sakiko warning Sose to stay away from Riki.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Anon: Struggles with self-doubt and insecurities, but Riki's encouragement helps her decide to work harder.
• Shiina Riki: Shows concern and support for Anon, revealing his maturity and understanding of her situation.
• Nagasaki Sose: Struggles with her feelings for Riki and her desire to revive Crychic, leading to a confrontation with Sakiko.
• Toyokawa Sakiko: Expresses her protectiveness towards Riki, warning Sose not to hurt him.

Significant Themes

• Self-doubt and overcoming insecurities (Anon's struggle with her guitar skills and study abroad experience)
• Friendship and support (Riki's encouragement of Anon)
• Ambition versus personal relationships (Sose's desire to revive Crychic versus her feelings for Riki)

Character Interactions

• Chihaya Anon and Shiina Riki: Riki supports and encourages Anon, helping her overcome her insecurities.
• Nagasaki Sose and Toyokawa Sakiko: Sakiko confronts Sose about her intentions towards Riki, leading to a tense conversation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tomoaki (Touma Zero) invites Riku to sit beside her while she writes lyrics.
• Riku shares a story about his first pet, a rabbit, which died when he was young.
• Touma Zero shares that she had good friends in the past, but they drifted apart due to her actions.
• Riku and Touma Zero decide to perform live together.
• Touma Zero shows her lyrics to Riku, planning to send them to Shiina Ritsuki for feedback.

Character Developments

• Riku: Shows empathy and understanding when Touma Zero shares her past. He also reveals a personal story about his first pet.
• Touma Zero: Expresses gratitude towards Riku for being a good friend. She also shows vulnerability by sharing her past friendships and their dissolution.

Significant Themes

• Friendship: The chapter emphasizes the importance of friendship, with both Riku and Touma Zero expressing their appreciation for each other's company.
• Loss and Healing: Both characters share stories about loss (Riku's pet rabbit, Touma Zero's friends), suggesting that they find solace in their current friendship as a form of healing.

Character Interactions

• Riku and Touma Zero: Their interaction is marked by mutual understanding and support. They share personal stories, leading to a deeper connection.
• Touma Zero and Shiina Ritsuki: Though not physically present, Ritsuki's impending involvement in reviewing Touma Zero's lyrics hints at a potential collaboration and further interaction.

• Takamatsu Akari and Shiina Riki finish writing lyrics for their band's song, and Shiina Riki expresses interest in visiting Takamatsu Akari's house.
• Takamatsu Akari's parents welcome Shiina Riki warmly, and he ends up helping with dinner preparations. They express their gratitude for his friendship with Akari.
• Nagasaki Sose has dinner alone in her apartment and reflects on her feelings towards Riki. She has a hallucination of Riki, who appears in her dining room and sits her on his lap.
• Riki receives a message from a classmate asking for help with a video project involving a cello, and Nagasaki Sose offers to help. She becomes suspicious of Riki's intentions when he mentions the project involves his classmate's girlfriend.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nagasaki Sose initially refuses to make videos with Riki, considering their relationship not close enough.
• Riki persuades her, and she agrees to help him, with the intention of supporting Sakiko.
• They decide to play a piano-cello duet, "Wedding," together.

Character Developments

• Nagasaki Sose shows concern for Sakiko's feelings and agrees to help Riki despite her initial reluctance.
• Riki demonstrates his persuasive skills and understanding of Nagasaki Sose's feelings.
• Nagasaki Sose discovers videos of Sakiko and Riki together, causing her to reflect on her feelings.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty (Nagasaki Sose's willingness to help Sakiko).
• Communication and understanding (Riki's ability to persuade Nagasaki Sose and understand her feelings).
• Jealousy and self-reflection (Nagasaki Sose's reaction to seeing Sakiko and Riki's videos).

Character Interactions

• Nagasaki Sose and Riki's dynamic shows growth in their relationship, from initial reluctance to working together.
• Nagasaki Sose's interactions with Riki reveal her concern for Sakiko and her own feelings.
• Riki's interactions with Nagasaki Sose display his persuasiveness and understanding of her feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yi invites Nagasaki Soyo to an amusement park to cheer her up after Sakiko's comments.
• Nagasaki Soyo initially hesitates but agrees to go with Lu Yi, using the excuse of being temporary best friends for the day.
• They have a playful argument about Lu Yi's intentions and Nagasaki Soyo's phone.
• Nagasaki Soyo expresses that she's the first girl to go to the amusement park with Lu Yi alone.

Character Developments

• Nagasaki Soyo shows vulnerability and insecurities due to Sakiko's comments, but she also displays resilience and playfulness.
• Lu Yi demonstrates care and consideration for Nagasaki Soyo's feelings, showing his growing affection for her.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and companionship.
• Overcoming insecurities and moving forward.
• The joy of simple activities like going to an amusement park.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yi and Nagasaki Soyo's banter and playful arguments highlight their growing comfort and affection for each other.
• Nagasaki Soyo's interaction with Lu Yi shows her willingness to open up and enjoy life, despite her initial reluctance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki defends Nagasaki Sose's honor on a bus, revealing his protective nature.
• They go shopping together, and Nagasaki Sose tries on clothes, with Riki assisting her.
• They visit Haicheng Amusement Park, using a VIP Couple Ticket.

Character Developments

• Riki shows his serious and protective side when it comes to Nagasaki Sose.
• Nagasaki Sose becomes more comfortable around Riki, even asking for his help while trying on clothes.

Significant Themes

• Protection and defense of one's loved ones.
• The evolving dynamics of Riki and Nagasaki Sose's relationship.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Nagasaki Sose's interactions become more comfortable and natural, hinting at a deepening friendship or romantic feelings.
• Riki's protective behavior towards Nagasaki Sose is a significant development in their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki and Nagasaki Sose visit an amusement park, initially mistaken as a couple.
• They ride the carousel together, leading to a brief moment of closeness.
• Riki and Nagasaki Sose are asked to perform on a float at the park due to a personnel issue.

Character Developments

• Nagasaki Sose shows a softer side, enjoying the amusement park and even considering Riki as a friend.
• Riki remains protective of Nagasaki Sose, showing concern for her feelings and well-being.

Significant Themes

• The theme of friendship and companionship is explored as Riki and Nagasaki Sose spend time together.
• The idea of misunderstandings and perceptions, particularly in their relationship, is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Nagasaki Sose's dynamic shifts as they spend time together, with Nagasaki Sose becoming more open and Riki more protective.
• Their interaction with the amusement park staff leads to an impromptu performance, bringing them closer.

• Nagasaki Sose and Riki perform "Für Elise" together at the festival, with Sose thinking about Riki while playing.
• Sose feels jealous and uncomfortable seeing Riki surrounded by his high school juniors, especially two pretty girls.
• Riki teaches Sose how to drink Ramune, and they get caught in a water splash from a ride. Riki shields Sose from getting fully wet.
• Sose catches a cold, and Riki takes care of her, feeding her porridge. Sose realizes she's developing feelings for Riki but is conflicted due to Sakiko's interest in him.
• Riki and Sose share a moment of closeness as he takes care of her, and she falls asleep after eating the porridge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki and Nagasaki Sose spend more time together, with Sose realizing Riki's summoning skills.
• Riki accidentally sees Sose partially undressed, causing awkwardness between them.
• Sose watches Riki's Bilibili account, filled with dance section goddesses, causing her to tease him.
• Riki reveals he wrote "This Wedding" for Sose, expressing his wish for her to find companionship.
• Sose confesses she likes everyone in Crychic but doesn't have romantic feelings for Riki yet.
• Riki's mentor calls, revealing he submitted "Wedding" for a prestigious music award.
• Riki time-travels back to the real world, finding Sakiko asleep in his room with his jacket on.

Character Developments

• Nagasaki Sose shows vulnerability and jealousy, hinting at developing feelings for Riki.
• Riki struggles with his feelings for both Sose and Sakiko, trying to navigate his complex relationships.
• Sakiko remains supportive and proud of Riki's achievements, showing her affection for him.

Significant Themes

• Love and companionship: Riki's song "This Wedding" explores Sose's longing for family and companionship, reflecting his growing affection for her.
• Ambiguity in feelings: Both Sose and Riki grapple with their feelings for each other, with Sose denying her romantic feelings for Riki while hinting at them through her actions.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Sose's interactions become more intimate as they spend more time together, leading to moments of awkwardness and tension.
• Riki and Sakiko's relationship remains strong, with Sakiko supporting Riki's achievements and showing affection towards him.
• Riki's mentor shows support for his musical talent, encouraging him to create more masterpieces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki and Kaname Runa go to a café where they meet Tokyo Mygo members.
• Riki teaches Kaname Runa about music practice and diet.
• Tokyo Mygo members discuss their upcoming live performance and invite Riki to attend.
• Riki and Nagasaki Sose share a parfait, hinting at a growing friendship.
• Takamatsu Akari expresses her desire to perform with everyone for a lifetime, including Riki.

Character Developments

• Kaname Runa shows interest in Riki's compositions ("Love" and "Wedding").
• Nagasaki Sose displays a caring and manipulative side, comforting herself with a teddy bear after inviting Riki to the live performance.
• Takamatsu Akari reveals her innocent and pure nature, expressing her desire for lifelong friendship and performance with the band.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie among band members.
• The importance of practice and dedication in music.
• The contrast between Nagasaki Sose's public and private personas.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Kaname Runa bond over music practice and diet.
• Riki and Nagasaki Sose share a moment of connection over a parfait.
• Tokyo Mygo members express their excitement and nervousness about their upcoming live performance, with Takamatsu Akari emphasizing the importance of their friendship with Riki.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki and Sakiko engage in a playful competition over their test scores, with Sakiko scoring 120 points and giving Riki an extra 20 points, revealing her feelings for him.
• Riki and his band prepare for their first live performance at Ring's Concert Hall, with Takamatsu Akari dedicating their song to two important people in her life.

Character Developments

• Riki begins to acknowledge his feelings for Sakiko and starts to gain confidence in his abilities.
• Sakiko expresses her feelings for Riki through her test score, showing her growing affection for him.
• Takamatsu Akari reflects on her journey with her band and the people who have supported her.

Significant Themes

• Love and affection: Sakiko's feelings for Riki, and Akari's dedication to her bandmates.
• Confidence and self-belief: Riki's growing confidence in his abilities and feelings, and Akari's determination to perform well in her first live show.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Sakiko's playful banter and growing affection for each other.
• Riki's concern for Akari's nervousness before their live performance.
• Nagasaki Sose's gentle support for Chihaya Anon and Takamatsu Akari, hinting at her own feelings for Riki.
• Wakaba Mutsuki's interest in meeting Riki and her observation of Nagasaki Sose's feelings for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chihaya Anon's nervousness during the Live Performance causes her guitar pick to break, temporarily halting the show.
• Shiina Riki instructs Kaname Runa to play a fill-in song, which turns out to be Riki's composition "Wedding," written for Nagasaki Sose.
• Nagasaki Sose becomes upset and leaves the venue after hearing "Wedding" played by someone else.
• Riki visits Nagasaki Sose at her home, leading to a heart-to-heart conversation about their friendship and feelings.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Anon struggles with stage fright and self-doubt, but she remains determined to improve her guitar skills.
• Nagasaki Sose reveals her true feelings for Riki, expressing her desire for a lifelong best friend and lover.
• Riki grapples with understanding Nagasaki Sose's feelings and the implications of their friendship.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and its complexities
• Love and romantic feelings
• Personal growth and self-discovery

Character Interactions

• Chihaya Anon and Shiina Riki argue playfully about the success of their performance.
• Nagasaki Sose confronts Riki about his feelings and the impact of "Wedding" on her.
• Riki and Nagasaki Sose have an emotional conversation about their friendship and potential romantic feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki visits Nagasaki Sose at her home.
• Sose confesses to liking Riki, but also expresses her intention to leave the band.
• Riki convinces Sose to return to the band, emphasizing the importance of friends and support.
• Riki meets Chihaya Anon, Takamatsu Akari, and Shiina Riki at the park, where they discuss Sose's past band, Crychic.

Character Developments

• Nagasaki Sose: Struggles with her feelings for Riki and her past band, Crychic. She opens up to Riki about her depression and loneliness.
• Riki: Shows empathy and understanding towards Sose's struggles. He emphasizes the importance of friendship and support in overcoming depression.
• Chihaya Anon, Takamatsu Akari, Shiina Riki: Discuss Sose's past band and express their desire to find her and bring her back to the band.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Support: Riki emphasizes the importance of friends in overcoming depression and personal struggles.
• Overcoming the Past: Sose struggles with her past band, Crychic, and her feelings for Riki. Riki helps her see that she can move forward with their support.
• Acceptance and Tolerance: Riki tells Sose that the band accepts and tolerates each other's flaws, encouraging her to return.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Nagasaki Sose: Sose confesses her feelings to Riki, and they have a heart-to-heart conversation about depression, friendship, and moving forward.
• Riki and Chihaya Anon, Takamatsu Akari, Shiina Riki: They discuss Sose's past and express their desire to find her and bring her back to the band.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki scoffs at Chihaya's guitar skills, but Chihaya insists she's improved.
• Riki reveals his band is composed of Haicheng University's most problematic members, yet they've won the national S-League three times.
• Riki waits for Nagasaki Sose at Tsukinomori Girls' Academy, causing a stir among the students.
• Riki takes Nagasaki Sose to Ring, where she confesses her feelings for him but stops short of saying the words.
• Nagasaki Sose enters the practice room and finds her bandmates waiting for her, ready to forgive her actions.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Anon gains confidence in her guitar skills, despite Riki's initial scoff.
• Nagasaki Sose struggles with her feelings for Riki and her fear of facing the consequences of her actions.
• Riki shows understanding and support for Nagasaki Sose, offering to form a band with her if needed.
• Takamatsu Akari, Shiina Riki, Chihaya Anon, and Kaname Runa show forgiveness and acceptance towards Nagasaki Sose.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and support: Riki's understanding and acceptance of Nagasaki Sose's feelings, and her bandmates' forgiveness.
• Consequences and redemption: Nagasaki Sose facing the repercussions of her actions and seeking redemption.
• Communication: The importance of open communication in resolving conflicts, as seen in Nagasaki Sose's bandmates' willingness to listen to her.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Chihaya: Riki scoffs at Chihaya's guitar skills, but Chihaya stands up for herself.
• Riki and Nagasaki Sose: Riki supports Nagasaki Sose and offers to form a band with her if needed. Nagasaki Sose confesses her feelings for Riki but holds back from saying the words.
• Nagasaki Sose and her bandmates: Nagasaki Sose faces her bandmates, expecting the worst, but they forgive her and welcome her back.
• Riki and Nagasaki Sose's bandmates: Riki watches Nagasaki Sose's band practice, comparing it to his own band's dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki meets Nagasaki Sose's bandmates and they play together.
• Nagasaki Sose's homeroom teacher calls, suspecting they're dating, so Riki accompanies her to clear up the misunderstanding.
• They encounter Wakaba Mutsuki, who asks about their relationship status and offers to help Nagasaki Sose with the upcoming cultural festival performance group.
• Riki returns home to find Toyokawa Sakiko in his room, apologizing for using it.

Character Developments

• Riki maintains his resolve not to start a harem, despite Nagasaki Sose's interest in him.
• Nagasaki Sose shows her playful and competitive side while playing games with her bandmates.
• Tamatsuka Yuka, the homeroom teacher, is revealed to be under pressure from her parents to get married and shows interest in Riki.
• Wakaba Mutsuki shows gratitude towards Riki for suggesting she help Nagasaki Sose and for not pursuing Nagasaki Sose himself.

Significant Themes

• The theme of harem and relationships is further explored, with Riki's resolve to not start one and Nagasaki Sose's interest in him.
• The pressure to get married and societal expectations are shown through Tamatsuka Yuka's character.
• The theme of trust and alliance is shown through Wakaba Mutsuki's gratitude towards Riki.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Nagasaki Sose's interaction shows their playful and competitive sides, as well as Nagasaki Sose's interest in Riki.
• Riki and Tamatsuka Yuka's interaction shows Riki's maturity and Tamatsuka Yuka's interest in him.
• Riki and Wakaba Mutsuki's interaction shows Wakaba Mutsuki's gratitude towards Riki and her trust in him.
• Riki and Toyokawa Sakiko's interaction shows their comfortable and familiar relationship, with Toyokawa Sakiko apologizing for using Riki's room.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toyokawa Sakiko sneaks into Riki's room, revealing she's found a music company willing to sponsor their band.
• They discuss the band's worldview, with Riki teasing Sakiko about her late-night thoughts.
• Riki agrees to accompany Sakiko on a night run, and they share a bottle of water, symbolizing a step forward in their relationship.
• Back home, Sakiko offers to wash Riki's sweat-soaked clothes, hinting at potential intimacy.

Character Developments

• Riki shows jealousy and possessiveness when other men look at Sakiko, but also displays gentlemanly restraint.
• Sakiko becomes more open about her feelings for Riki, teasing him and showing affection through small actions.

Significant Themes

• The slow development of Riki and Sakiko's relationship, with small, intimate moments building their connection.
• Sakiko's dedication to her band and her frugality, even in the face of potential sponsorship.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Sakiko's banter and teasing continue to grow, with both characters showing more openness about their feelings.
• Riki's protectiveness towards Sakiko is evident, even in small actions like accompanying her on a night run.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sakiko decides to seek Riki's help if needed, but wants to handle things independently first.
• Sakiko's project faces resistance from Hatsuka's manager, whom she plans to persuade using leverage.
• Sakiko washes Riki's clothes and becomes curious about men's underwear, comparing it to her own.
• Riki posts photos of Sakiko and Sose on his Moments, leading to a barrage of comments and misunderstandings.
• Riki receives a message from Sose asking him to bring lunch for her, as she forgot hers at home.

Character Developments

• Sakiko: Becomes more open to accepting help from Riki, but still wants to handle things independently. She also shows curiosity and shyness when dealing with Riki's personal items.
• Riki: Struggles with the idea of transmigrating again and dealing with the consequences of his Moments post. He also shows concern for Sose's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Independence vs. interdependence: Sakiko wants to handle things on her own but is open to accepting help from Riki.
• Curiosity and discovery: Sakiko's curiosity about men's underwear and Riki's exploration of his new world.
• Communication and misunderstandings: Riki's Moments post leads to misunderstandings about his relationships with Sakiko and Sose.

Character Interactions

• Sakiko and Riki: They discuss Sakiko's project and her plans to handle it independently. Sakiko also washes Riki's clothes, leading to a moment of curiosity and shyness.
• Riki and his Moments followers: Riki deals with the comments and misunderstandings about his relationships with Sakiko and Sose.
• Riki and Sose: They arrange for Riki to bring lunch for Sose, showing their growing friendship and trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki delivers lunch to Nagasaki Sose at Tsukinomori, where he meets Wakaba Mutsuki.
• Riki and Nagasaki Sose hide in the equipment room to avoid the student council president.
• Riki shares a story about Sleeping Beauty with the drama club, impressing them and Wakaba Mutsuki.

Character Developments

• Nagasaki Sose: Shows concern for Riki's safety and is protective of him. She also expresses interest in Sakiko's well-being.
• Wakaba Mutsuki: Reveals she has feelings and is moved by Riki's story of Sleeping Beauty. She also shows appreciation for Riki's help.
• Riki: Demonstrates understanding of storytelling and empathy for Wakaba Mutsuki's situation. He also shows concern for Nagasaki Sose's feelings.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Protection: Nagasaki Sose shows concern for Riki's safety, and Riki, in turn, offers to help Wakaba Mutsuki with her romantic pursuits.
• Storytelling and Empathy: Riki's story of Sleeping Beauty resonates with Wakaba Mutsuki, highlighting the power of storytelling to connect with others' emotions.

Character Interactions

• Riki and Nagasaki Sose: They share a moment of closeness when Nagasaki Sose hugs Riki to hide from the student council president. They also discuss Sakiko's well-being.
• Riki and Wakaba Mutsuki: Riki offers to be Wakaba Mutsuki's wingman, showing support for her romantic pursuits. He also shares a story that moves her.
• Riki and the Drama Club: Riki impresses the drama club with his storytelling, leading to an offer to use his story for their play.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riki agrees to use the script for the school festival play, but declines taking photos with the cast.
• Wakaba Mutsuki confesses her liking for Riki, who reciprocates by asking her to smile more as a 'friend fee'.
• Nagasaki Sose confesses her feelings for Riki, challenging him to a 'duel' of sorts.
• Hachiman Mairin challenges Riki to a bass duel, with the winner's choice of prize.

Character Developments

• Riki shows kindness and understanding towards Wakaba Mutsuki, helping her open up and smile more.
• Nagasaki Sose reveals her feelings for Riki, displaying determination and competitiveness.
• Hachiman Mairin shows interest in Riki's musical abilities and challenges him to a duel.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and acceptance (Riki's interactions with Wakaba Mutsuki).
• Competition and determination (Nagasaki Sose's and Hachiman Mairin's challenges to Riki).
• The power dynamics of confession and pursuit (Nagasaki Sose's confession to Riki).

Character Interactions

• Riki and Wakaba Mutsuki: Riki helps Wakaba Mutsuki express herself and find joy in simple things, while Wakaba Mutsuki is curious about Riki's relationships with other girls.
• Riki and Nagasaki Sose: Nagasaki Sose confesses her feelings to Riki, challenging him to make her his favorite.
• Riki and Hachiman Mairin: Hachiman Mairin challenges Riki to a bass duel, with the winner's choice of prize, showing interest in his musical abilities.