After they miss their train, Yamada starts to cry.
Ichikawa wrongly assumes shes embarrassed to be there just with him.
He says theyll just get the next train.
He buys her the milk tea she likes.
But Yamada doesnt want distance.
She grabs the handle of his backpack and hugs it tightly so they dont become separated.
She admits it might be more fun keeping things secret, then asks him what he thinks.
Her tone and the camerawork suggests shes trying to assess his vibes regarding such situations.
His sister Kana can tell, because he repeats the same story about the workplace trip two straight days.
Her smirk also suggests she probably knowswhyhes enjoying school more.
The cutesy shoujo manga Ichikawa thought Yamada was joking about with Chihiro?
Shes brought it for him to read.
Shes so excited for him to read it, she accidentally spoils a couple plot points.
She tells him she wont be at the library since shes leaving early.
They separate and apologize in unison.
Ichikawa is so flustered he freezes up, and Yamada starts to go.
But then he calls out to her, without knowing why or what he was going to say.
you could tell after a couple of awkward interactions, hearing him ask about her made her afternoon.
I love what a messy eater she is!
He confronts Ichikawa on the stairs, and Ichikawa thinks hes about to be bullied.
But Adachi just wants to open up to someone about his crush on Yamada.
That said, he cant deny Adachis critique of her legs when theyre resting right there on his desk!
This concerns Yamada, so she and Ichikawa ask the librarian, who said a lozenge wrapper was found.
I couldnt help but see the parallel between that and Ichikawas burgeoning feelings for Yamada.
The heavenly light pouring through the window, the flowing hair, the dazzling eyes…its all here.
Only the notebook she has is blank, and underneath it is more chocolate almonds.
She insists sheislaying off snacks … but only athirdof them.
