: In the second half, Misuzu and Carol are harassed by bullies. Tomo and Jun join forces to rescue them, but the situation leads to a comedic misunderstanding involving Kousuke Misaki entering "rage mode" to protect Carol. Core Themes & Emotional Growth

: Tomo attends in a traditional yukata, leaving Jun almost speechless. Local vendors, who remember Tomo as a "beast" at carnival games from her childhood, are shocked by her feminine appearance.

: Tomo operates under the belief that she must become "girly" for Jun to like her. However, Jun finds himself most at ease when Tomo is being her authentic self—even when she's beating up thugs.

: Following a "King Game" dare from Misuzu, Tomo invites Jun to the summer festival for just the two of them. While Jun initially appears unenthused to her face, he is secretly thrilled and flustered at home.

: When some men try to flirt with Tomo, Jun steps in to protect her. His subsequent apology—claiming he shouldn't have interfered since she can handle herself—leads to a raw moment where Tomo insists that she cannot handle everything alone and values his protection.