Mei is now in a vocational school to become a preschool teacher, and Yamato is in college with the aim of eventually becoming a professional photographer. But as they get more involved in their individual pursuits, they have fewer chances to see each other, putting a strain on their relationship....

It’s time for the school Culture Festival, and Yamato seems like a shoo-in to as the male School Idol Contest winner. But Megumi’s entered the contest too, and the prize is a date night for the winners! For the first time, Mei decides to put herself out there, but, with her priorities now straightened out, Meg’s been rejuvenated, too!...

It\'s been a full year since eccentric loner Mei Tachibana set out onto the seas of love with the self-assured Yamato Kurosawa, but there\'s a storm ahead! Yamato s friend Kai has confessed his feelings for Mei. Will it sow the seeds of doubt, or just deepen her affection for Yamato?...

DOTING & DOUBTING It seems like just yesterday, Mei was a prickly loner who never spoke to anyone in her high school class. Now, popular boy Yamato has started calling Mei his girlfriend!...

FRIENDSHIP? FORGET IT! Mei Tachibana has no friends-and she doesn\'t need them! Ever since her “friends” betrayed her in elementary school, she\'s sworn off friendship entirely. All it leads to is betrayal and heartbreak, and she\'s well enough on her own. But everything changes when she accidentally roundhouse kicks the most popular boy in school!...