1. The Grip Strength Thingy / Tan / New Semester

Is it possible? Has Nishikata finally one-upped Takagi at long last?

3. Fan / Bewilder Ball / Cat Rescue / Rain

Takagi, of all people, is the one to discover something embarrassing about Nishikata.

4. Uniform Change / Winter Uniform / Lunch / UFO / Night

Takagi finally admits defeat, but Nishikata cannot accept victory. Not when he has the chance to beat her at her own game!

5. Dislikes / Gyoza / Audition / Fishing

Some things never change, especially when green peppers are involved. The class puts on a play for the culture festival, but who will land the leading roles?

6. Culture Fest

Both Takagi and Nishikata prepare for their class’ production of Romiya and Juliot. But how much of the play will be a performance, and how much of it will be real?

7. On a Walk / Left at School / Santa Claus? / Knitting

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?

8. Side Trip Part 1 / Side Trip Part 2 / Side Trip Part 3 / Side Trip Part 4 / Renting DVDs

Legend has it that a boy and a girl will start dating if they visit the local shrine together.

9. Christmas

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.

10. First Shrine Visit / Snowman / New Year's / Advice

A new year marks new beginnings and new promises. So when Takagi sees Nishikata and Hojo having a private conversation…

11. February 14th

Nishikata receives Valentine’s Day chocolates, but they aren’t from Takagi. Something has now changed; something important.

12. March 14th

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