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. Source: crunchyroll

The girl who climbed in through Shoichi`s window wasn`t a ghost, but his classmate Hikari. Her appearance at the summer course rejuvenates him. Source: crunchyroll

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. Source: crunchyroll

Unable to stay in Japan anymore, Kotarou flees to a war zone, where he comes to a standstill yet again. Will he be able to move on? Source: crunchyroll

The Toru arc begins, and Shoichi invites her to join him and the guys in their gaming party. Source: crunchyroll

Shoichi and Toru come up against an unexpected opponent in GusGal. Source: crunchyroll

Shoichi meets Toru`s brother, learns more about her past, and invites her to his childhood hangout for a change in pace. Source: crunchyroll

Shoichi heads to ComiMa to help Toru, but he didn`t expect to be all fluffy. The Toru arc reaches its end. Source: crunchyroll

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

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

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

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