He also works with her at her Uncle Maos beach cafe, and studies while on break.
When two tanned beach bums hit on Runa, he comes to her rescue without being aggressive or possessive.
Hes acting because he knows Runa, and can tell shes not comfortable chatting with these pushy guys.
When he does step in, she makes clear to them she already has her beau.
This sparks discussion about futures.
She asks if its too much, but Ryuuto assures her it isnt.
Knowing shes thinking about them so seriously, Ryuuto resolves to work hard towards that future.
Thankfully, Maria exhibits a measure of emotional growth bynotheading to the beach to be a third wheel.
She doesnt like the rift thats formed between them.
She asks Ryuuto to join her in making friends with her.
Well see how that goes.
Then Uncle Mao comes home with Runas phone and she and Ryuuto do an adorable Tik-Tok together.
They do all the usual festival things: goldfish scooping, pigging out on festival fare, playing games.
Its enough to make her want to wipe her memory.
