The story opens with hero Momos a shy and awkward first year high school student sitting in her classroom as she fiddles with her belongings her coin bag slips from her hands spilling coins all over the floor a classmate nearby notices the scattered coins and speaks to her her tone a mix of irritation and instruction she tells Momos to look carefully pointing out that there are more coins over by the corner feeling a Wave of embarrassment Momos hastily gathers her coins and thanks the girl her voice is quiet and hesitant but genuine gratitude shines through her
words inwardly as she picks up the last coin she reflects on her life she tells herself how grateful she is for her peaceful high school life middle school after all was a mess for her a time when she was clumsy and always surrounded by delinquents her thoughts are interrupted when her home room teacher enters the Classroom and addresses her the teacher calmly asks her to come to the faculty office for a talk Momos looks up at him surprised by the sudden request and follows without protest inside the faculty office the teacher gets straight to the
point informing her that she is the only student who has yet to decide on a club his tone carries a hint of concern as he reminds her that the school requires every student to join one bowing her head apologetically mess Murmurs an apology unsure of what to say the teacher however doesn't let the matter go He suggests that she try out for a club adding that it could even be fun momus hesitates before admitting with visible discomfort that that she has already tried out for several clubs but was gently turned down by all of them
hearing this the teacher's expression softens and he seems to consider her words for a moment then as if struck by inspiration his eyes land On eikura a serious and composed student from mos' class his voice brightens with the idea and he calls itakura over asking if he was still looking for members for the helpers Club ich Shakura who had been quietly observing confirms that he is the teacher explains to Momos that most members of the club are inactive leaving itakura as its sole active participant ichikura adds that he had been considering dissolving the club if
no one else joins soon Momos Processes this information with growing curiosity she thinks about how a club with an active members wouldn't demand much from her and decides this could be her chance speaking up she announces her decision to join hakura responds with the polite but immediate thank you is usually serious demeanor softening just a little later as the two walked together itakura explains the purpose of the helpers Club he tells Momos that it's essentially a volunteer group that Assists with school events and takes on requests from teachers and students momus listens intently but can't
help blurting out her thoughts she Likens the club to a group of official minions a phrase that catches ich kurov guard her blunt remark makes him laugh nervously while she quickly waves her hands apologizing for her words she explains that in Middle School delinquents often made her do errands and small small tasks so she could relate to the idea of Being a minion as she studies ichikura her mind starts to wander she observes how capable he is at studying Sports and even maintaining his serious composure in her thoughts she labels him as the complete opposite
of herself lost in her musings Momos doesn't notice where she's going and accidentally bumps her head against the wall ich chakura stops and looks at her with genuine concern asking if she's okay blushing she reassures him that she is inwardly she starts to feel A glimmer of hope about the club with someone like itakura as the president she thinks the helpers club might actually beun just then a loud voice cuts through her thoughts a boy from her middle school days a bully she'd hoped never to see again stands before her looking smug he immediately recognizes
her and teases her about being at a new school his words are mocking as he comments on how different she looks and sarcastically asks if the new school Gave her a makeover Momo freezes dread washing over her she tells herself how much she wanted to avoid this exact situation the boy throws an arm around her shoulder grinning maliciously as he pulls out his phone he announces that he's going to show their old friends what she looks like now and insists they take a photo together for M can react itakura steps forward calm but firm he
grabs the bully's hand and stops him from snapping a photo he tells the boy That MOS doesn't like it and that he should stop the bully surprised but defiant questions Shakur's actions and tries to pull his hand away when chakur doesn't relent the boy mutters insults about how annoying and serious itakura is before finally walking away Momo watches in awe completely stunned she Marvels at itakura bravery and kindness thinking to herself that he truly went out of his way to help her hakura size as if exasperated calling her shorty to Lighten the mood confused MOS
thinks about his choice of words but doesn't respond right away hakura notices her silence and urges her to speak up next time he tells her not to stay silent and encourages her to say something back on people pick on her Mosa's thoughts spiral as she reflects on how kind at chikes she blushes as she silently Muses that maybe the helpers club and hakura himself might turn out to be better than she expected the scene shifts to the Helpers club's next activity which is to rejuvenate the school's flower garden Momos holds a wilted flower in her
hand carefully examining it when a chiker casually mentions his past he admits he used to be a delinquent though he kept it a secret his tone is straightforward and he seems slightly uneasy as he shares this part of his life MOS looks at him surprised she notices how awkwardly he's sitting his posture giving away a mix of discomfort and Sincerity he warns her not to tell anyone about his past his voice carrying a hint of seriousness still flustered MOS blurts out that he should have left her alone the previous stay instead of stepping in he
chikar responds without hesitation explaining that it would have been lame to ignore the situation M almost takes a moment to study him her thoughts racing she realizes how selflessly he had intervened and wonders why someone like him would even bother Helping her breaking the momentary silence ich Shakur's tone becomes light-hearted again as he scolds her he tells her she should have said something to the bully instead of staying silent he insists that standing up for herself is important Momos feeling a mix of embarrassment and frustration replies that she didn't have any choice at the time
she promises that when the moment is right she will handle things differently ichikura looks at her with a Teasing smirk his eyes narrowing playfully he tells her he has an idea if she can't use words to stand up for herself curious but cautious MOS asks what he means without missing a beat itakura suggests that she should punch her bullies hard with her fist his tone is dead serious but his suggestion is so absurd that MOS is left speechless she stares at him incredulous thinking how crazy the idea is her thoughts wander back to her middle
school days where she Often felt powerless against the delinquents who surrounded her she quietly tells him about her clumsy and lame past admitting that she understood why people made fun of her it Shakura listens intently before responding his words are simple yet impactful as he asks her this isn't the very reason she wanted to change herself hearing this mosa stunned his words strike a cord within her leaving her momentarily speechless they exchange a quiet glance Before itakura abruptly changes the topic rushing off the seriousness of the moment He suggests they focus on finishing their gardening
task instead the next day MOS finds herself watering the flowers in the garden it occurs words from the previous day replaying in her mind his question about her desire to change lingers and she begins to doubt herself she wonders if changing her appearance has really made her any different from who she used to be Suddenly a voice interrupts her thoughts a group of delinquents approaches the garden MOS turns startled realizing they are connected to her former Bully from middle school one of them comments loudly that the glasses wearing guy isn't here while another grumbles about
the annoyance of searching for him the delinquents quickly noticed her and mockingly asked if she's part of the gardening club when she hesitantly corrects them explaining that it's the Helpers Club they laugh and call it a minion Club one of the boys kicks a nearby plant grinning as he sarcastically offers to help Momos horrified steps forward and tries to stop him the boy glares at her his tone growing angrier as he demands to know why she's interfering another delinquent tries to calm him down but the damage is already done mess feels Panic rise within her
her thoughts spiral as she realizes she can't do anything to stop Them her fears from middle school resurface and she tells herself she has no idea what these boys are cap capable of one of the delinquents picks up a bucket of water and announces that the plants need watering clearly intending to cause more harm mess instinctively steps forward raising her hand to Shield the plants the entire bucket of water spills onto her instead soaking her completely the scene freezes for a moment as everyone including the Delinquents stares at her in shock then as if on
Q at chakur makes his dramatic entrance his voice is calm yet commanding as he approaches and addresses m he remarks on how hot the day is casually unzipping his jacket and draping it over her soaked shoulders MOS looks at him her thoughts a mix of awe and disbelief even after everything that just happened she feels like a failure ichikura ever composed removes his Glasses and hands them to her grinning as he tells her how cool she is for standing up to the delinquents he runs a hand through his hair his demeanor shifting into something sharper
and more confident one of the delinquents Whispers To His companion asking if this is the same glasses guy they heard about the other confirms though he looks skeptical the leader of the group steps forward taunting itakura he questions if taking off his glasses makes him Stronger sneering as he waits for a response itakura doesn't waste any time he delivers a solid punch to the delinquent face his voice firm as he declares that it does indeed make him stronger the bullies taken back begin to retreat though one of them records the incident on his phone mess
watches Amazed by aura's Swift actions she can't believe how effortlessly he handled the situation and a part of her feels deeply grateful later the two of them sit Outside a convenience store eating ice cream ichikura looks relaxed as he comments that the incident should shut the delinquents up for good Momo staring at her ice cream reflects on what happened she silently recalls how ichikura had joked about punching someone and how it had actually worked her thoughts drift to her past again and she had adits almost absent-mindedly that she doesn't like delinquents she confesses that they're
rough and look Down on others but then with a shy smile she tells ichikura that he's different he responds bluntly reminding her that he's not a delinquent anymore M doesn't believe him but she doesn't say it out loud instead she Marvels at how incredible he had been during the confrontation though she also wonders if he went too far Aur breaks her thoughts by teasing her he tells her that since he bought her ice cream she should keep quiet about the incident MOS immediately Protests saying she doesn't want the ice cream it comes with such conditions
before she can finish a chakura shoves his popsicle into her mouth effectively silencing her he Grins and points out that the ice cream can't be returned now MOS blushes furiously while ichikura laughs his mood lighter than ever feeling flustered and defeated she decides to let it go though she mutters to herself that she still doesn't like delinquents she crosses her arms in mock An onion finally blurting out that he wins though her tone suggests she doesn't mind as much as she pretends to Momos is busy with her second task of the day she bends down
picking up trash scattered across the area as she works her thoughts wander and she silently declares to herself that she is hero MOS a firste high school student and a member of the helpers Club she pauses for a moment thinking about the oddness of the situation she reminds herself That the club only has two members her gaze flicks to the ground noticing another patch of litter ahead she sigh internally and continues Gathering the trash while working her thoughts shift again and she considers how today her task is to pick up trash feeling a moan of
accomplishment she calls out aloud to herself announcing that she has finished picking up all the trash but just as she starts to feel done she spots even more litter further ahead her mind drifts to The other member of the club Shakura she thinks to herself how he is not only a fellow Club member but also the president and they are in the same class just then she sees a chakura holding a discarded Tobacco Box he approaches a boy standing nearby and firmly accuses him of having dropped it the boy's expression twists with anger as he
grabs itakura by the collar and aggressively denies the accusation he makes it clear that he hasn't dropped the box but has Instead thrown it away mimosa's breath hitches as she observes the confrontation ich akura on the other hand stands eerily calm like a statue without any reaction her Panic grows as she thinks about the impending danger worried that iikura might get beaten up but in a Flash itakura strikes back with swift precise movements he overwhelms the boy leaving him bruised and defeated watching in shock mimosa's thoughts scramble as she realizes that iikura has Come out
on top however her conclusion humorously shifts to note that it isn't a chakura who gets beaten up it's the other guy as the defeated boy stumbles away itakura voice takes on a commanding tone as he warns the boy not to litter again MOS still processing everything recalls a tidbit about a chakura he has mentioned once that he is a former delinquent she reminds herself that she is the only one who knows about this part of his past the boy eventually Leaves and Momos turns toward ichikura to scold him she voices her concern pointing out how
close they are to the school and warning him that people might see him itakura remaining as composed as ever responds it isn't a big deal because she will cover for him mom stares at him baffled she questions why he is pretending to be a nerd a chakura with his usual calmness clarifies that he isn't pretending he insists that he has quit being a delinquent and only Wants a peaceful high school life he then adds almost as a command that Momos will cooperate with him won't she MOS hesitates but eventually agrees with a reluctant tone she
assures him that she will the scene shifts to the classroom where Momo sits at her desk her thoughts Linger on everything that has happened so far she reflects on how she has believed her minion phase is over but now Everything feels like Middle School all over again her train of thought is Interrupted when Yamamoto one of her classmates approaches her Yamamoto asks if she is friends with aak kuraan momus awkwardly responds explaining that they aren't exactly friends but are in the same Club yamamoto's curiosity doesn't waver as she immediately asks if it Kura is secretly
good at fighting MOS blinks in Surprise and asks Yamamoto why she wants to know Yamamoto explains that she has seen a scary-looking person bowing to ichikura the day before which has Sparked her curiosity Mosa's heart skips a beat her thoughts immediately go into overdrive panicking at the idea that people have noticed itakura she silently scolds herself before quickly changing the story she tells Yamamoto that chakura has simply been returning something that the person had dropped to steer the topic even further she remarks how skinny itakura is suggesting that he wouldn't stand a chance in a
fight and could be taken down with a Single punch internally however she is sweating bullets worrying about what a chakura might do if he overhears her to wrap things up she confidently adds that she doubts chakura would ever get into a fight at that moment chakura enters the classroom he casually calls out to Momos suggesting they head to Club activities Momos sigh in relief thinking to herself how lucky she is that iikura hasn't heard her conversation with Yamamoto ichikura turns to Yamamoto and Asks her what's up Yamamoto clearly startled quickly dismisses him and says it's
nothing the scene shifts to the helper's club room M wastes no time addressing ichikura she immediately scolds him pointing out how close he is to getting caught she stresses that her earlier comments are meant to protect him hakura brushes off her concern stating that since she hasn't spilled anything there's no problem Mosa's gaze shifts to a plushy in the room that Serves as a cushion she picks it up and studies it for a moment her mind briefly distracted she then warns ichikura that despite his reassurances he's bound to end up fighting again ichikura confident promises
that next time he won't what happens next completely throws MOS off itakura begins unbuttoning his shirt catching her offg guard MOS freezes in place her thoughts spiraling she can't understand what he's trying to do she can't help but stare at his abs her face Flushing red hakura notices and Chuckles teasing her about being a creep and blushing too hard he leans closer and brings up her earlier comment about him being skinny he sarcastically agrees with her asking if she still thinks he'd be taken out with one punch Mosa's heart sinks as she realizes that he
overhears her itakura seemingly unbothered tosses his shirt at her and informs her that their task for the day is pulling weeds around the school field he tells her to Go get changed and meet him there quickly still flustered Momos clutches the plushy tightly she thinks to herself how it Aura is definitely not skinny at all the scene shifts to the school field where the helpers Club begins their latest task pulling weeds Momos crouches down tugging at stubborn patches of grass and muttering internally about how this club constantly makes her feel like a minion as she
works her mind wanders back to her middle school days and a Feeling of deja vu Creeps in she glan es over at isakura who is diligently working nearby his Focus surprises her and she thinks to herself how unexpected it is to see isakura putting in so much effort during club activities then almost as if drawn by the memory her mind flashes back to the moment in the club room when ichikura removes his shirt she quickly shakes her head trying to push the embarrassing thought away but it lingers nonetheless Ich chakur sensing her distraction glances at
her and asks what's going on Momo SN SS out of her thoughts hastily responding that it's nothing she quickly adds that she's struggling to pull a particularly stubborn weed she gives the weed one last determined tug only to lose her balance and fall backward dirt flies into the air scattering over both her and a chakura for a moment they both freeze then MOS looks up at chakura mortified he wipes some of the dirt off His face and then leans closer glaring down at her with a smirk ichikura calls her a shorty his tone teasing but
firm before she can retort he reaches out and rubs her onto her cheeks chuckling as he declares it's his revenge Momos still on the ground and thoroughly confused stares up at him she cautiously asks if he's angry itakura raises an eyebrow and responds asking why he would be angry he explains that he's used to her clumsiness by now his tone light-hearted Hearing this MOS feels her face heat up her cheeks turn bright red and she's sure it's not just from the dirt she stammers denying that she is laughing at anything itakura notices her reaction and
asks what's so funny when she insists there's nothing it shrugs it off brushing the dirt off his own hands and returning to pulling weeds the next scene opens with Momos walking happily through the school corridors she is practically skipping her mood light and Carefree her thoughts Buzz with excitement about not having any club duties that day she wonders aloud what she should do at home imagining all the possibilities her daydreaming is abruptly interrupted when a student comes rushing past her accidentally bumping into her and dropping a pile of books the books hit her arm and
she spins around calling out in annoyance as she turns her attention is drawn to a small crowd of students Gathered ahead something about their posture and hushed murmurs Peaks her curiosity she frowns muttering to herself as she tries to figure out what's going on when she finally gets a clear view her heart sinks in the middle of the group is ichikura his collar clutched tightly by a bully mom's stomach drops as she realizes a chakura is in trouble the bully's Voice rings out filled with anger he accuses chakura of interfering with his plans claiming That
he couldn't get his money because of him he demands that ichikura pay up instead m stands Frozen piecing things together in her mind she realizes that chakura must have helped someone escape the bully earlier and now the bully is seeking Revenge her thoughts raced as she considers the situation she desperately hopes it Kur won't retaliate in a place like this surely he wouldn't start a fight right in the middle of the school grounds would he but her fears Are confirmed as itakura makes his move with startling speed he grabs the bully's wrist in a firm
unyielding grip his expression darkens and his strength is impossible to ignore MOS panics her instincts taking over she Sprints toward him grabs his arm and Yanks him away with all her strength ichikura startled turns to look at her in Surprise the bullet shouts after them furious at their sudden Escape but MOS doesn't stop she keeps running dragging ichikura Along until they reach a hiding spot Breathing heavily they duck behind a small shed crouching close together MOS clings to ichikura in a tight hug her heart pounding in her chest she silently curses the situation realizing just
how close they are in proximity the bullies voices Echo nearby as they search for the pair one of them shouts angrily demanding to know where they have gone gone MOS holds her breath silently praying they won't be found she dares to Peek out her body pressed against auras and sees the bullies giving up they mutter among themselves and decide to leave once the coast is clear Momos lets out a sigh of relief she turns to ichikura and tells him it looks like the bullies have given up ichikura however doesn't share her relief he looks at
her seriously and reminds her that while he has asked for her cooperation she shouldn't have intervened in that kind of situation Momo protests her voice filled with worry she points out that if he had gotten hurt things would have been worse she then scolds him reminding him of his promise to quit being a delinquent she asks him firmly if he doesn't also want to change for the better it Shakur's eyes soften as he remembers a similar moment from the past when he said something similar to her he falls silent the weight of her words sinking
in Momos realizing she might have overstepped Begins to panic she worries that he might actually get angry with her but to her surprise itakura simply says okay momus blinks in disbelief asking him to repeat himself isakura smirks reaching out to tap her forehead with his finger he repeats that he said okay and that he will stop fighting he then makes a promise his tone Resolute Momo stares at him taken aback by his seriousness it's almost intimidating ich chakura notices her expression and with an annoyed tone Accuses her of doubting him he then breaks into to
a teasing grin and jokingly asks if she wants to seal the promise with the pinky swear Momos flustered quickly agrees she reaches out and hooks her little finger around his they lock pinkies gripping tightly for a moment each aura's teasing smile returns as he comments on how funny she is Mos blushes her gaze lingering on him her thoughts turn inward reflecting on the unusual feeling his laughter gives her Normally delinquent Behavior scares her but for some reason hur's laughter doesn't the scenes begins with MOS reflecting on her task for the day as she collects trash
she reminds herself that this is the helpers Club a small group with only two members her thoughts shift to the day's activity and she considers how their mission is to help someone find clothes to wear to a class event with a sense of determination she prepares Herself for the next steps the scene transitions to a shopping mall where Momos waits for her Club partner ichikura she stands near the entrance glancing at her watch and thinks to herself how late it Shakura is as she scans the crowd her gaze falls on a familiar figure approaching from
a distance her eyes widen and she thinks excitedly that there he is she waves at him but as he comes closer her surprise grows a chakura is wearing a cool Stylish outfit completely unlike his usual nerdy School attire when ichikura finally reaches her he apologizes for being late slightly out of breath Momos can't help but stare at him in disbelief she processes the situation in her mind and labels him as the day's beneficiary for the helpers Club she thinks about how a chakura usually a nerd at school is secretly a former delinquent a fact that
only she knows this Hidden Side of him makes her pause as she looks at him In his unexpected outfit unable to contain her shock MOS blurts out that he looks like a delinquent she questions what he means by calling himself a former delinquent and accuses him of still appearing like one ichikura scratches the back of his head and explains calmly that this is pretty much all he has in his closet Momos is stunned for a moment thinking to herself how ridiculous this is ichikura adds that it's why he needs her help Admitting that it would
be strange for him to attend the class event dressed like this Momos imagines him showing up in his current outfit and internally declares it would be so weird annoyed by her blunt honesty itakura shoots back calling her shorty as they talk a couple walking by cast s glances at hakuru striking appearance noticing this Momos quickly grabs aura's arm and apologizes to the couple in an attempt to diffuse any Misunderstanding she then urges Aura to lead with her pulling him away before anything can escalate as they walk through the mall Momos remembers how it Shakura once
promised her that he would stop fighting however she thinks to herself that she doesn't fully trust him yet the two enter a clothing store and a chakura begins browsing he picks up a punk style jacket and mutters about how he keeps choosing flashy options mess stares at the jacket in disbelief and Asks where he even found something so bold itakura points to another jacket considering it but MOS interrupts finally addressing the bigger issue she asks if he's truly worried about their classmates discovering his delinquent past hakura hesitates before confessing that this is the first time
he's ever been invited to a class event he recalls how a group of classmates had approached him with an invitation something he never thought would happen ich chakura Shares that back in middle school his reputation for getting into fights kept him from being included in events as he speaks Mosa's imagination runs wild she pictures itakura in his younger days involved in brawls with other students internally she admits that she wouldn't have invited someone like that either looking at him now she reflects on her own Middle School experiences memories of her classmates teasing her and forgetting
to invite her to an event Resurface and she sigh thinking how relatable his situation is with renewed determination she tells him they will find the perfect outfit at the fitting rooms itakura tries on different outfits while MOS Waits outside ready with her commentary when he emerges in the first outfit she remarks that he looks like an active kid the second outfit she notes works but isn't ideal the third outfit earns a blunt comment about how he now looks like a player finally ichikura Steps out in a look that surprises even Momos blushing she declares that
this outfit is perfect and screams him ich aura agrees to buy it but when MOS suggests he wear it home he flatly refuses not one to give up easily MOS pleads with him and he eventually gives in albeit reluctantly as they browse the store further mimosa's attention is caught by a pair of earrings ichikura notices her interest and asks if she's planning to buy them she replies that They're cute but hesitates unsure if she should get them without saying much itakura picks up the earrings gently brushes her hair back and hold holds them near her
ear to see how they look he steps back exclaiming that they're really cute Momo's cheeks turn bright red at his comment flustered she quickly grabs the earrings from him saying she'll buy them ichikura looks confused by her sudden reaction as she rushes off the day of the event arrives and the Class gathers at a bowling alley ich aura's bowling skills quickly draw attention as he strikes pin after pin effortlessly his classmates cheer him on impressed by his performance while MOS watches from the sidelines although she feels proud of him she worries that he's attracting too
much attention and might inadvertently reveal his delinquent side however she remembers how excited he was to be included for the first time and feels happy for him later a classmate Named Yamamoto notices mos' earrings and compliments them asking if they were a gift from her boyfriend embarrassed MOS laughs nervously denying the suggestion and insisting she doesn't even have a crush Yamamoto teases her further asking about her type MOS pauses before listing a long list of qualities someone smart good at sports funny and kind Yamamoto calls her greedy and they laugh meanwhile chakuro watches Momos from
across the room and when she catches his Gaze she quickly looks away flustered she tells herself there's no way she could ever like someone like him as the event winds down the mood shifts when itakura steps in to break up a tense situation between a bully and another classmate his calm and respectful approach surprises Momos especially when the bully shoves him and slaps him across the face ichikura apologizes politely and diffuses the situation without retaliating Momos watches in awe Realizing he has truly kept his promise not to fight later that night momus finds ichikura Alone
by a bridge she asks why he hasn't gone home yet ichikura admits that he wants to be cool but feels embarrassed about how he handled the earlier situation MOS reassures him saying his actions were genuinely cool and moved her blushing she adds that he kept his promise and if anyone calls him lame she'll scold them herself itakura Smiles at her and Quietly tells her she's cute confused and flustered MOS assumes he's talking about the earrings but when hakura clarifies that he means her her cheeks flush even more as they part ways MOS thinks to herself
wondering what if she accidentally starts liking him Momo stands in her classroom carefully cleaning the windows the rhythmic swipes of her cloth against the glass fill the quiet room but her mind isn't on the task at hand her thoughts drift to Ichikura she pauses furrowing her brows as she Whispers to herself wondering what he means by his earlier words the question lingers in her mind and she tries to reason with herself asteris maybe that's just how delinquents act asteris she thinks her memories take her back to Middle School to an incident she can never forget
a group of delinquents teased her mocking her bangs saying they were so cute even joking that they might start liking her the teasing leaves a Mark on her and the memory still makes her uncomfortable her revery is broken by a voice calling out cutting through the Stillness of the classroom someone is calling for a chakura MOS looks up and sees a student standing nearby holding a book the student shows the book to ichikura and asks which one he likes Momos watches the exchange closely her curiosity Peete she wonders if they're talking about their type in
girls a chakura without hesitation Points to something in the book saying he likes that one then he points to a popular anim item adding that it's cute Momo stares at him her thoughts swirling asteris guess this what chakura meant when he called me cute asteris she frowned slightly feeling a mix of confusion and frustration his standard of cuteness seems so odd to her and she feels silly for even thinking about it the scene shifts to The Faculty office or Momo stands in front of her teacher The teacher hands her a math quiz and warns her
her not to take it lightly just because it's a quiz MOS replies earnestly saying she's trying her best the teacher unconvinced remarks that they're more concerned about the results of her efforts feeling embarrassed MOS glances at a chakura who is nearby and quickly asks what he's doing the teacher explains that a chikura often comes to ask questions about class material MOS blinks in Surprise taken aback by how Diligent he seems her impression of him is slowly Shifting the teacher continues s suggesting that since they're in the same Club Momo should ask ichikura for help with
her studies this suggestion leads her stunned the idea of studying with ichikura feels strange yet exciting and she can't help but feel a flutter of anticipation later as they stand outside the office Momo summons her courage and approaches itakura she asks him if he can help her study for the next Quiz Itakura hesitates admitting he's never taught anyone before Momos feels her hopes falter and she quickly reassures him that it's fine fine internally however she's panicking fearing he might outright reject her just as she begins to lose hope isakura speaks up telling her not to
complain as she doesn't learn from him MOS looks at him in shock hardly believing his words she asks him in a small voice if he really means it and hakura confirms his offer relief and Disbelief wash over her as she realizes he's going to help her the scene transitions to an empty classroom ich akura sits beside Momos explaining math problems step by step he shows her how to factor numbers and group equations together MOS listens intently finding his explanations surprisingly easy to understand as she works she notices how close he is sitting to her but
she tries to brush it off and focus hakura hands her a page of problems and tells her to Try solving them on her own she nods determined to get them right while she is engrossed in the problems a Cher casually removes his glasses and announces that he's taking a nap MOS looks up startled as he leans forward and rests his head on the desk her gaze lingers on him her mind wandering until he suddenly opens his eyes and catches her staring he asks her what she's doing and Mos quickly blurts out that she just remembered
his glasses are fake isakura Explains nonchalant that glasses make a person look smarter Momos Chuckles at the absurdity of his reasoning calling it stupid then without thinking her eyes Dart to his face and she blushes feeling flustered she apologizes awkwardly but itakura seems unbothered he goes on to explain that the glasses also serve as a disguise to prevent old acquaintances from recognizing him then returning to the lesson he urges Momos to hurry up and finish the problem as she works she Can't help but think about his past she concludes that he must have been a
strong and Infamous delinquent and that thought makes her even more curious about him when hakura checks her answers he finds that most are correct though if you are wrong Mosa's heart sinks and she worries that he will give up on her but to her surprise it Shakura calmly suggests they review and try again his patience amazes her and she recalls how he calls her clumsy before she realizes That he knows her well yet still chooses to help her this motivates her to work even harder hours later exhaustion begins to creep in Momos feels drained noting
how long it has been since she studies this hard hakura notices her State and reaches out gently adjusting her posture his sudden action startles her he then comments that she looks like her pencil case MOS blinks confused before remembering her pencil case a Tibetan sand Fox design she frowns Calling his remark unfunny aurass calling her cute mess's cheeks turned red as she stammers reminding him that he has called her cute before she adds that when he says it so suddenly even as a joke it startles her itakura appears confused asking if that isn't normal MOS
quickly clarifies that it isn't explaining that people rarely call her cute itakura teases her further asking if she likes him now flustered Mosa's face turns crimson and she abruptly Stands up she shouts that she doesn't like him and begins Gathering her things before leaving she thanks him for teaching her in storms out of the room itakura watches her go stunned by her reaction outside MOS reflects on her outburst and feels embarrassed for revealing so much about her middle School experience she grows frustrated thinking that chakura is just teasing her like those delinquents from her past
the next day after the quiz Yamamoto Asks Momos how it goes Momos replies that she thinks she does better than usual just then itakura calls out to her asking about the quiz still annoyed Momos ignores him and tells Yamamoto that she has forgotten something and needs to go back she insists Yamamoto Goan without her returning to the classroom Momos encounters chakura again he greets her but she pouts and walks past him thinking to herself that she isn't the same as before she won't let Herself be treated that way anymore in class the teacher hands back
the quizzes when it is mom's turn they praise her for working hard nervously she looks at her score minus 41 out of 50 excited she approaches ichikura showing him her score and thanking him for helping her she also apologizes for her behavior chakura sigh and asks if she really thinks he is like the delinquents from her Middle School Momos freezes surprised by his words he then adds Almost casually that if she still thinks that she should go out with him hakura asks Momos if she wants to try going out with him Momos completely taken aback
and Confused responds by asking what he means hakura clarifies that he intends to prove he is different from those scumbags Momo silently repeats the word prove in her mind before asking what will happen if he can't prove it hakura assures her that she can abandon him if that is the case in her thoughts Momos Admits to herself that she doesn't have the courage to do something like that ich chakura then tells her that from now on she should take care of him because she is his girlfriend hearing this leaves MOS completely shocked and confused as
she wonders if she has just become his girlfriend the next day in the morning Momos walks to school reflecting on how she couldn't sleep the night before because she keeps thinking about what happened she thinks about how It occur it as her first boyfriend but also a former Yankee she reminds herself that she has never dated anyone before and isn't sure how to act yawning MOS enters the classroom and accidentally bumps into someone panicking she apologizes and asks if they are okay realizing it is itakura she thinks about how she can somehow feel their connection
ichikura greets her calling her by name and then lightly Pats her shoulder cautioning her to look ahead While walking because it could be dangerous otherwise MOS agrees saying he is right but internally she panics thinking about how scary it is she wonders if this is how he treats his girlfriend as she sits in class MOS reflects that despite dating itakura nothing about him seems to have changed she thinks about how itakura is such a my way type of person looking around her eyes land on Yamamoto who is sitting with another student she wonders if she
And itakura should eat lunch together but feels unsure just then some students call up to ichikura asking him to join them at the cafeteria itakura agrees saying he will come Momo stretches takes out her phone and searches for ideas about what couples usually do reading suggestions like holding hands going on dates talking and making out she imagines herself flirting with ichikura but quickly dismisses it thinking it will never happen at that moment Yamamoto approaches and invites her to have lunch together the scene shifts to the sports field during a lecture Momos feeling Dr after lunch
listens as the teacher instructs everyone to pair up and practice catching balls she notices ichikura watching her and finds it unsettling when a chikura quickly looks away she can't help but wonder what that is all about Yamamoto calls out to her for practice as Momo steps back to catch the ball her foot lands on it causing Her to slip and fall yamamota rushes to her side and asks if she is okay daed MOS thinks about how she can see stars a fellow student approaches apologizes and asks for the ball meanwhile some students laugh and Whisper
commenting on how normal it is for something like that to happen itakura picks up the ball and casually says it is his bad before throwing it directly at the face of the student who is laughing with a smirk he claims he is bad at baseball the Students react in Surprise some noting how impressive his throw is Momos observing thinks that iikura must have done it on purpose in notes that his eyes don't smile turning to Momos it Shakura suggests skipping class Momos confused watches as he informs the teacher that she has gotten hurt and that
he will take her to the infirmary the teacher agrees without hesitation Momos still unsure about what is happening follows itakura at the Infirmary Momos mentions that the teacher in charge is on a business trip until the next day itakura replies that he already knows no one will be there MOS tries to explain that she isn't injured but a chakura places a hand on her forehead and notes that she doesn't have a fever he points out that she has been wobbling all day Momos thinks to herself that maybe he is actually worried about her feeling flustered
she wobbles away thinking she has completely Misunderstood his intentions hakura sits on the infirmary bed and remarks that she can now sleep as long as she wants Momos feeling tempted eventually lies down on the bed giving in to her exhaustion she asks if it is fine for an honor student to skip class and Aura reassures her that the lesson is almost over anyway as she lies there MOS wonders why ich auro wants to date her she thinks about his earlier statement about proving he is different from other Yankees the thought embarrasses her and she quickly
sits up her mind in turmoil she notices itakura looking at her and nervously asks if there is something on her face pointing out that he has been staring at her itakura dismisses the idea explaining that he has unconsciously notice how she has tied her hair the same way as usual laughing at himself he admits he got carried away away Momos confused asks what he means by that but itakura simply apologizes When itakura asks if she is planning to sleep Momos embarrassed hides under the sheets she thinks about how she might not be the only one
aware of their connection gripping the pillow tightly she blushes wondering what this all means itakura lightly Pats her through the blanket and tells her to sleep quickly adding a teasing tone MOS feels like he is making fun of her but eventually drifts off hakura watches her fall asleep and smiling to himself Thinks she looks like a baby for falling asleep so quickly when Momos wakes up she panics realizing she needs to return to class however she notices ichak kured is asleep hugging her shocked she pushes him off the bed and hides behind the curtain accusing
him of being too fast she wonders if Yankees are naturally quick ichikura annoyed tells her he will kill her and adds that her habit of rolling around while sleeping is so bad he often has to catch her and Embarrassed MOS apologizes ichikura adjusting his glasses asks how she is feeling MOS replies that she is okay now and has slept well ichikura acknowledges that is good as she walks back Momos thinks about aura's earlier words about proving he is different she realizes that even though he has a rough exterior he is the first good Yankee she
has ever met she reflects on his kindness and admits to herself that she has already known it since the day they started Dating Momos and chakura sit in the helpers Club room where they often wait for requests today however the hours dragged by uneventfully leaving Momos with a growing sense of boredom she glances around the room thinking about how dull everything seems just as she is about to sigh the door Creeks open and a student walks in the girl holds up a pamphlet and asks somewhat skeptically if the support Club really means it when they
say they will help with anything Her tone and expression seem to challenge the claim Momos curious takes a closer look at the the visitor it doesn't take her long to recognize her kazuno misheru a senior from the second year kazuno gets straight to the point she confidently states that she needs help breaking up with her boyfriend and wants a chakira to pretend to be her new boyfriend for a week melus observes her boldness and thinks about how this girl simply grabbed the club's notice and Came here without hesitation a chakura seems taken about by the
sudden and unusual request he asks kazuna why she can't just be direct with her boyfriend and and tell him she wants to end things his tone is calm but curious kazuna sigh and pulls out her phone explaining the situation in detail she reveals that her boyfriend has been secretly spending time with one of her friends unable to control her emotions she confronted him without listening to his explanation Leading to a heated argument in her irritation she impulsively claimed she liked someone else which only made her boyfriend more persistent in trying to reconcile MOS glances at
aaura and notices his expression she thinks he must find this situation Troublesome though he doesn't say as much kazuna repeats her request her tone firm and determined she asks again if she can rely on the helpers club for support after a moment of silence itakura agrees To help his response is calm but there is an unmistakable sense of Duty behind his words the scene shifts to a park where kazuno and ichikura stand in front of her exboyfriend without hesitation kazuna declares that iikura is the person she likes now her voice is clear and her confidence
unwiring Momos watching from a distance wonders if the ex-boyfriend will even believe such a sudden statement the entire scene feels abrupt And almost theatrical she can't help but notice how close kazuno and ichikura stand to one another and for reasons she doesn't fully understand it bothers her kazuno ex-boyfriend however remains unconvinced he steps forward pushes itakura on the shoulder and causes his glasses to fall as itakura bends down to retrieve them kazuno stares at him intently a sudden recognition lights up her face and she exclaims that she knows who itakura is kazuna reveals that they
Attended the same Junior High though at Shakura was younger she remembers him as someone famous for his looks and reputation Momo standing quietly finds this Revelation surprising kazuno begins teasing ichikura commenting on how different he looks now compared to their school days she even asks if she can take a picture of him as he is ichikura flatly refuses his tone firm but not rude kazuno however remains undeterred she admits that she likes Aura's face and suggests they should date for real instead of pretending her tone is light but there is an unmistakable seriousness beneath her
words to this unexpected proposal ichikura quickly grabs mos' hand and declares that he already has a girlfriend his voice is steady and there is no hesitation in his words Momos caught off guard blushes deeply kazuno unfazed shrugs and hints that it doesn't matter if he has a girlfriend or not she Suggests he might still end up visiting her home someday with that cryptic comment she turns and walks away leading Momo's flustered in thinking seriously the following day kazuna returns to the helpers Club she boldly asks itakura for his line ID making it clear she isn't
giving up ichikura trying to avoid the situation claims he doesn't have his phone with him Momos watching this exchange thinks to herself that kazuno is surprisingly Persistent kazuno however doesn't buy ich aura's excuse she accuses him of lying questions why he insists on maintaining such a lame appearance ichikura finally stands up and addresses her directly he explains that he has chosen to leave his delinquent days behind and focus on his studies his tone is firm as he tells kazuno to stop talking endlessly later when MOS and kazuno are alone kazuno turns to Momos and asks
for her line ID instead she Explains that she wants to stay in touch Momos flustered hesitates but eventually agrees handing over her phone kazuno asks Momos to tell her everything she knows about chakura as he refuses to share any details himself Momos caught off guard admits that she doesn't know much about him either deciding to turn the question around she asks kazuno what itakura had been like during Junior High kazuno describes ichikura as someone who always walked alone but was known for Being good at fighting she mentions that he had been intimidating yet strangely popular
mess finds this surprising and struggles to imagine itakura as a delinquent kazuno adds that aaura used to have blonde hair which made him look even cooler Momos can't hide her shock and thinks about how different that image is from the ichikura she knows now their conversation is interrupted when kazuno teases momas asking if she had been the one to confess to ichikura First flustered Momos insists it was probably the other way around kazuno smirks and says she doubts it leaving Momos feeling embarrassed and frustrated the next day kazuna returns to the helpers club yet again
she bombards itakura with questions about his preferences favorite foods and hobbies clearly annoyed itakura tells her she's being too noisy Momos organizing documents can't help but notice how frequently kazuno visits it feels as Though she has practically become a member of the club suddenly kazuno asks ichikura what he likes most about Momos MOS freezes her face turning red she wonders if it might be her face but isn't sure yakura irritated calls both kazuno and Momos noisy feeling unfairly scolded Momos complains quietly to herself she notices how close kazuno is leaning toward Aura and feels a
twinge of annoyance kazuno however isn't done she teases ichikura threatening to Spread photos of his delinquent past asked if he doesn't answer her questions Furious Momo steps forward and firmly tells kazuno that she absolutely cannot do such a thing surprised by Momo's Outburst kazuno quickly claims she was only joking she leaves the room calling Momos stupid on her way out confused Momos turns to ichikura and asks if kazuno is angry with her she wonders aloud if she should apologize itakura Chuckles at her overreaction which only Makes M more annoyed as the week passes kazuno continues
visiting the helper Club Momos thinks it has been long enough and wonders why chakur is still pretending she can't help but question whether kazuno is serious about her feelings and if so what itakura will do one day kazuno enters the club and announces that she has something to say a chakura steps forward but MOS panics and asks him to wait she pleads with him not to go kazuno however reveals that She has made up with her boyfriend she explains that the misunderstanding have been resolved and apologizes to Momos for all the trouble she caused after
kazuna leaves itakura turns to Momos he asks if she really thought he would choose kazuno over her his voice is steady his gaze intense he leans closer placing his hand on the wall beside her he tells her firmly that he isn't going anywhere because he's hers as itakura leans in their lips almost touch when Mimosa's phone buzzes with a notification it's a message from kazuno apologizing and sending a photo of Aura from his Junior High days Momo stares at the photo and exclaims that he looks terrifying itakura annoyed tells her to be quiet here I
am [Music] [Applause] it's here I stand I know I walked away had to find a person I become
