When Anna runs off to buy more food for her diet (?

), Chika asks to practice with Kazuhiko.

He can tell shes improving, but not fast enough.

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He again offers to talk at the meeting, which is in less than two days.

By doing so, he hurts and angers Chika, who runs off.

Kazuhiko didnt want to hurt Chika, but his lack of tact did so anyway.

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Kazuhiko is determined to make up with Chika, while learning from the mistakes he made that hurt her.

The cap of her water bottle goes flying, and she drops the activity report.

Once more, Anna offers Kazuhiko some food and comfort.

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But the battle isnt over.

And boyhowdydo we get another humdinger of a sunset conversation.

Thats when Kazuhiko realizes Chika isnt like him.

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Shewont be okayif shes alone, like he typically is.

So he responds in kind with a single text, then offers a confession…of sorts.

He tells Chika he likes her…writing.

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With all that in mind, he tells her not to talk about being alone, because shes not.

So what did Kazu text her?Ill stay with you always.

Its an overtly romantic-sounding message, and he knows its not one hell ultimately be able to fulfill.

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Theyre in high school, and eventually theyll go their separate ways.

But that doesnt matter.

Anna and Lemon back up that sentiment by embracing Chika on the rooftop.

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Chika never wanted to be the president, but thought she had to be.

Sadly, well only have one more episode this season to see what that looks like.

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