The Ramparts of Ice

Despite her turmoil, Miki rejects Yota's confession. Minato, worried about Miki, reaches out to her, but as he listens, he begins to doubt his own feelings for Koyuki. Meanwhile, Koyuki also hears about the outcome of the confession from Yota. Koyuki tries to talk to Miki, but Minato and Yota happen to be there at that moment—?

Momoka's feelings for Minato grow stronger. Minato, aware of Momoka's affection, is unable to clearly reject her and maintains an ambiguous attitude. As preparations for the school festival begin, Minato tries to close the distance between himself and Koyuki, but Koyuki is so conscious of maintaining a "friendship distance" that the two end up misunderstanding each other...

Koyuki is shocked to learn that Minato and Momoka are dating. She regrets making excuses and not taking the next step, telling herself that "the relationship is just right as it is." Meanwhile, Koyuki is half-forcibly taken away by Yuki, but what awaits her at their destination...?