: Distressed that his reputation is hurting Hori, Miyamura makes a bold move to bridge their "social gap". He cuts his long hair and stops wearing his glasses at school, revealing his piercings and striking good looks to the entire class.
: While Miyamura’s new look wins over the girls who were previously badmouthing him, the sudden attention he receives leaves Hori feeling possessive and flustered. : Distressed that his reputation is hurting Hori,
: In a playful yet intimate moment while hanging out with their friend Shindo, Miyamura kisses Hori to "steal" a piece of clay-flavored candy from her mouth, marking their first on-screen kiss. : In a playful yet intimate moment while
While the anime episode covers these major events, the original is quite different, focusing on a group field trip to Kyoto . In the manga, Miyamura struggles to hide his tattoos in a communal bathhouse and eventually uses Hori’s private room to shower, leading to more low-key but charming character growth. : The episode also introduces Honoka Sawada, a
: The episode also introduces Honoka Sawada, a younger student who initially seems like a rival for Miyamura’s affection but is actually obsessed with Hori. Manga vs. Anime
In , Episode 6 , titled "This Summer's Going to Be a Hot One," the story reaches a major turning point as Hori and Miyamura’s relationship becomes public knowledge at school. After Miyamura is seen leaving Hori's house in the morning, rumors spread rapidly, with classmates cruelly questioning why a popular girl like Hori would date someone as "gloomy" as Miyamura. Key Plot Developments