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: Jirō catches a cold, and in a surprising move, Akari is the one who calls Shiori to come over and take care of him.

: Jirō wakes up to find Akari half-naked in his arms. In her typical playful but confusing manner, Akari teases him by implying they had sex, though it is quickly confirmed that nothing actually happened. : Jirō catches a cold, and in a

: When Jirō recovers, he thanks Akari by promising to help her get closer to her own crush, Minami. However, instead of being happy, Akari appears visibly saddened and annoyed, signaling her developing feelings for Jirō. Character Dynamics and Analysis : When Jirō recovers, he thanks Akari by

: While caring for the sleeping Jirō, Shiori nearly kisses him but stops herself at the last moment. This scene is underscored by a flashback to middle school, revealing that Jirō had intended to confess to Shiori but was accidentally "friend-zoned" before he could speak. This scene is underscored by a flashback to

The chapter begins with a misunderstanding and ends with growing emotional complexity between the three main characters: