Shoichi is an average guy who has trouble visualizing his future. When he sees how far ahead of him his classmate, Hikari, is in every facet of life, he makes a decision.

Shoichi and Hikari spend more time together during the summer course and eventually end up in the men's bath together after he incorrectly calls her bluff.

Hikari continues to ignore Shoichi after their moment at the pool, leading him to suspect he did something wrong.

Shouichi was invited to Miyamae's place to play some GusGal, but instead, they talked a lot more and she began to open up to him.

A new arc kicks off, as Shoichi and Kyoko both struggle to come to terms with each other's growing up.

Shoichi is spurred on by various events happening around him to ask Kyoko out on a Christmas Eve date.

Shoichi and Kyoko agree to remain friends forever, but Ikuo's stirring display of bravery awakens something within Shoichi.

Shoichi, having decided to go out in a blaze of glory, lays it all on the line to tell Kyoko how he really feels.