Niimi struggles to settle into his altered school routine as Reika steps into her new supportive role beside him. He quietly investigates the events that caused her abrupt fall from top student to dropout, seeking answers amid the rigid social order. At the same time, he contends with rising hostility from peers, particularly Reika’s ex-boyfriend, whose jealousy threatens to disrupt their fragile balance. Through these encounters, Niimi begins to grasp the personal cost of her changed circumstances.
