Things get awkward between Kotarou and Akane after he asks her out. He tries to find some time alone with her on the school trip, but sneaking his cell phone past the teachers proves to be a challenge.

Akane's big track meet is coming up, but she's flustered by Chinatsu's confession to her that she has a crush on Kotarou.

Kotaro learns that he was not accepted into Akane’s school, saddening them. Daisuke suggests Kotaro use it in his writing, while Ayane suggests Akane should break up with him rather than do long-distance.