Chikas sudden confession catches both Shintarou and Koto completely off guard.
After seeking advice from Kazuhiko, Anna informs them that Koto has packed up and left by herself.
In reality, Koto has been waiting so long for Shintarou to ask her out for real.
As she embraces him and cries, Chika commiserates with Kazuhiko.
For one moment, Shintarou considered choosing her.
Shes happy about that, but the fact he ultimately didnt means she cant stop herself from crying.
But this isnt a zero-sum game.
Chika also asks Koto to keep coming to club; otherwise shell be lonely.
Anna gives Kazuhiko a knowing look, now that everything is mended between the three Lit Club buds.
Sousuke tells Anna hes happy shes found someone else.
The truth isneitherof them get to tell her how to feel.
Shell keep liking Sousuke, and move on to someone else, when she feels like it.
On her urging, Sousuke apologizes to Kazuhiko, and Kazuhiko apologizes to her.
Theyre looking forward to sharing in more club activities, which Koto is sure to arrange during the break.
Kudos to herseiyuToono Hikaru for really bringing it when it mattered.
