Nishikata has mastered tandem riding with Takagi-san, so why does he feel a bit melancholy? On his way to school, Nishikata is psyched about the typhoon, but he runs into Takagi-san at the worst timing.

Takagi-san and Nishikata compare heights to see if Nishikata did indeed grow. But as always, her method is unusual and Nishikata can't help but wonder... Meanwhile, Yukari is curious about the two because they're always hanging out together. Are Takagi-san and Nishikata going out?

Nishikata knows that he and Tagaki often spend time together and worries their classmates will mistake them for a couple. Who is he trying to convince?

Nishikata realizes that if he doesn’t do something soon, he will have lost to Takagi for an entire year. However, in matters of the heart, perhaps he’s already won.

Nishikata struggles with the most important question of his life. Now, he must give Takagi his answer.