THE NEXT STEP

After confessing her feelings to Sena, Aoi was shocked and elated to have them reciprocated in kind. The biggest hurdle--getting Itsuki on board with their relationship--has been cleared, and Aoi finds her feelings for Sena deepening day by day. Though Aoi isn't ready to make the relationship public just yet, maybe an actual first date will boost her confidence. However, it seems rumors about Sena's "girlfriend" are already making the rounds at school!