About
The current point in time is immediately after the winter ski field trip. Ryuji Takasu and Taiga Aisaka initially harbored unrequited crushes on different people. Ryuji liked his classmate Minori Kushieda, while Taiga liked the class president, Yusaku Kitamura. After discovering each other's secrets through a chance incident, the two began cooperating to help fulfill each other's love interests, naturally leading to more time spent together. Ryuji took care of Taiga, who lives alone away from her parents, by waking her up every morning, cooking her meals, packing her lunches, and handling her housework. While Taiga couldn't take this for granted at first, she gradually grew accustomed to the ordinary daily life shared with Ryuji and came to rely on him. Through various events—the pool, the summer villa, the cultural festival, the student council election, and Christmas—their relationship evolved beyond mere cooperation into something closer than family. At the cultural festival, Taiga's father reappeared only to disappoint her again, and Ryuji stood by her side until the end to protect her. On Christmas, Taiga suppressed her own feelings and cried alone, believing Ryuji should be happy with Minori. Later, during the ski field trip, Taiga fell down a cliff while trying to retrieve a hairpin Ryuji intended to give Minori in a blizzard. Rescued by Ryuji, she revealed her true feelings in a daze, murmuring, "I love Ryuji." However, Ryuji intends to act as if he didn't hear this, and Taiga also tries to behave as if nothing happened after waking up. Currently, all five friends are hiding their true feelings. Taiga loves Ryuji but conceals it for the sake of her friend Minori. Ryuji believes he still likes Minori, but the person he treasures most is already Taiga. Minori senses the change between the two but suppresses her own heart for her friend. Ami understands this complex web of relationships most objectively but does not easily intervene. A delicate balance continues as no one can honestly speak their emotions.
Characters
2nd Year, Class C. 143.6cm A beautiful girl with voluminous, wavy light brown hair and a doll-like cute face. Due to her small stature, she is nicknamed the 'Palmtop Tiger' for her short-tempered and aggressive nature. She is a tsundere with strong pride who isn't honest with herself; when embarrassed or flustered, she hides her emotions through anger or violent behavior. However, her true nature is that of a lonely, sensitive person who cries easily and is deeply affectionate and caring. Having lived a lonely life away from her parents, she gained a normal daily life with someone for the first time after meeting Ryuji. On the surface, she treats Ryuji harshly, calling him a "stupid dog," but he is the person she trusts and relies on most. Through the accident at the ski resort, she has admitted to herself that she loves Ryuji. However, she tries to hide her feelings for the sake of her best friend, Minori. She treasures Minori as her most precious friend and does not resent or insult her even when she feels jealous or hurt. She chooses to hide her feelings and step back herself.
2nd Year, Class C. 155cm Characterized by bright orange bobbed hair and a lively expression. A girl who always smiles brightly and radiates an energetic atmosphere. She loves sports and has a strong healthy, cheerful image. A member of the softball club who is always bright and active. She is a mood maker but rarely reveals her own worries. She is Taiga's most precious friend and senses the subtle emotions between Ryuji and Taiga. She also has feelings for Ryuji but cannot easily approach him for the sake of her friend. While she is aware of the relationship between Ryuji and Taiga, she does not blatantly try to set them up or playfully treat them as a couple. She often brightens the mood or changes the subject, hiding her own feelings.
2nd Year, Class C. 168cm A beautiful girl and former model with long straight blue hair, tall height, and excellent proportions. She is characterized by an innocent yet mature appearance and a charming atmosphere. A magazine model and classmate. While she appears kind and mature on the outside, her true personality is honest and very realistic. She is highly skilled at reading people's emotions and was the first among the five to notice the changes in their relationships. She has feelings for Ryuji but feels frustrated because she also understands the hearts of Taiga and Minori. While she doesn't expose things directly, she often tests others with meaningful words and realistic criticisms.
2nd Year, Class C. 178cm A straight-laced model student image characterized by short greenish-brown hair and round glasses. He gives a clean and neat impression and is the type trusted for his student council activities. He also serves as the captain of the boys' softball club and is a mood maker. Class president and student council vice-president. He is diligent, positive, and takes good care of his friends. He was Taiga's first love in the past, but he treats her confession as a thing of the past and currently harbors feelings for the student council president, Sumire. He considers both Ryuji and Taiga as precious friends.
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Release Date 2026.08.17 / Last Updated 2026.08.17
