Ao no Hako

Despite a few heart-fluttering encounters, Taiki doubts his crush Chinatsu even knows his name. Later, shocking news forces him to make a bold move.

Taiki's new housemate quickly makes herself at home. As they grow closer, his attempts to keep the situation a secret cause a misunderstanding.

Taiki overhears Haryu calling Chinatsu by a special nickname and gets flustered. Will it affect his upcoming match against the upperclassman?

A gym uniform mix-up leads to a heart-pounding exchange. Later, Haryu raises the stakes for Taiki’s match, while Kyo makes a secret request to Chinatsu.

With both players going neck and neck on the court, will Taiki win his match against Kishi — and will Chinatsu invite him to the aquarium?

On her way to return Chinatsu's mobile phone, Hina makes a shocking discovery. The gymnast faces mounting pressure while struggling with her new feelings.

Chinatsu overhears rival players speak poorly about her recent game. Later, Hina playfully steals a bite from Taiki — and Chinatsu notices from afar.

As Taiki strives to make it to the nationals, Chinatsu gives him a word of encouragement. Later, Haryu and Taiki face top players in the doubles match.

Frustrated with his loss to Sajikawa High, Taiki overworks himself studying for midterms and falls ill, when Chinatsu suddenly appears in his room.

After a sleepless night, Taiki asks Haryu for relationship advice. Later, Chinatsu realizes her recent behavior might hinder her dream and trouble others.

With the annual fireworks festival approaching, Hina musters the courage to invite Taiki, who's been avoiding Chinatsu since their awkward conversation.

Taiki attends the fireworks festival with Hina and is surprised by her new look and shyness. Later, he unexpectedly bumps into Chinatsu with a lost child.

Taiki worries about a potential misunderstanding after Chinatsu departs. At the badminton nationals, he learns more about Karen and Haryu's relationship.

While Chinatsu faces immense pressure at the nationals, Hina cheers up a worried Taiki with a game where the loser shares an embarrassing secret.

Despite it being her birthday, Chinatsu still seems a little down. Taiki takes her somewhere special — but the weather might have other plans.

As a new school term begins, the school buzzes with preparations for the upcoming festival. Chinatsu reflects on her restless feelings towards Taiki.

Upon learning of an upcoming practice match with Sajikawa High, Taiki worries about facing Yusa gain. Chinatsu and Hina promise their support.

Sajikawa High arrives for the much-anticipated practice match. As Chinatsu watches from the sidelines, she thinks about how far Taiki has come.

Just before the school festival starts, Taiki goes for his usual morning jog and finds Chinatsu practicing nearby. She extends a surprising invitation.

After a blissful time with Chinatsu, Nishida's ominous fortune comes true! His classmate playing the prince can't perform, so Taiki must take on the role.

While rumors swirl around Taiki and Hina, Chinatsu seems unfazed. However, while spending the night at Karen's, the basketballer shares her true thoughts.

After learning about Hina's unrequited feelings for Taiki, Ayame decides to help — and the perfect chance arises at the upcoming autumn training camp!

An exciting card game with friends leaves Taiki's head spinning. He mulls over his feelings for Chinatsu and Hina as the training camp continues.

Hina experiences a roller coaster of emotions over her affection for Taiki and, thanks to Ayame, gets a chance to be alone with him on the last night.

Ayame faces the consequences of her meddling and tries all sorts of ways to console Hina. Meanwhile, Taiki strengthens his resolve and asks Chinatsu out.