The Ramparts of Ice

Lines and Walls

After her classmates run off in fear, Koyuki makes faces in a mirror to figure out why everyone finds her scary. Suddenly, a boy sneaks up behind her.

Locksmith

To Koyuki's relief, Yota comes to her rescue. After their initial study session, they grow more comfortable with each other — which unsettles Minato.

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Bothered that Koyuki still has her guard up around him, Minato tries to make small talk. As Miki grows suspicious of his intentions, she confronts him.

Impenetrable

At Miki's prodding, Minato clarifies his interest in her best friend. An unexpected visitor triggers Koyuki's bad memories, leading to a harsh outburst.

Change

Koyuki mulls over the tense exchange in the infirmary. After Yota clears the air, she tries to have an honest conversation with Minato for the first time.

New Semester

As winter break ends, the usually calm Minato begins to realize his feelings are changing. Miki notices how close Yota and Koyuki have become.

Loneliness and Solitude

After reflecting on her own loneliness and worrying that Yota is bottling everything up, Koyuki reaches out and asks about his true feelings.

On Equal Footing

Determined not to mess up high school, Miki has faked her persona since day one. But not being herself around her classmates starts to wear her down.

Self-Awareness

Minato realizes how Koyuki is always on his mind. Later, while hanging out at the new mall, the misunderstanding between the four friends deepens.

Spring

A spring break trip to the amusement park brings the four friends closer. Back at school, Koyuki's surprised by a familiar face — and Minato takes notice.

Inversion

Koyuki broods over her complicated past with Akine's sister, Manatsu, and what the first year might know. Meanwhile, Momoka sets her sights on Minato.

Thunder

As Koyuki slowly notices her new, surprising feelings towards Minato, first-year Momoka suddenly tries to cozy up to her — for reasons she can't grasp.

Perception

With Akine's words ringing in her head, Koyuki's feelings become complicated. Later, an accident causes something to shift between Miki and Yota.

Bombshell

Unsure of how to move forward, Miki avoids Yota and confides in her colleagues. A bold Momoka confronts Koyuki about Minato and lights a fuse.

Clouds and Rain

Gray skies mirror the group's uneasy mood. Momoka senses a chance to get closer to Minato, while Miki can barely face Yota after turning him down.

Stop and Go

Cultural festival prep begins and Miki and Yota ease back to normal. But as Minato grapples with his desire to stay close to Koyuki, Momoka makes a move.

True Feelings

Reeling from the news that Minato and Momoka are dating, Koyuki fights to keep her composure. Miki, meanwhile, confronts Minato about his true intentions.

Relief

In agony over Minato, Koyuki confides in Tsukiko — who sees what Koyuki refuses to. Then a run-in with Igarashi forces her to reflect on her own walls.

Transition

Miki watches the group joke around at the bowling alley, amazed by how normal it all seems. Beneath the surface, though, no one's feelings are the same.

Cultural Festival

Summer's over and Class 2-2 takes the stage for the cultural festival. But while everyone else celebrates, Minato slowly realizes that something is off.

Misunderstandings

Momoka suddenly asks Koyuki to meet — makes a pointed demand. Later, a surprise visitor at home forces Minato to face the reason for his stress.

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