The first fight

The episode opens with Hikari walking down the street in casual clothes: denim shorts, oversized hoodie, glossy lips shining under the late afternoon sun. She’s heading toward a studio. The camera cuts inside—a busy photoshoot for a youth fashion brand. Photographers call out directions, lights flash, assistants rush around.

Standing across from her on set… is Arata. He’s dressed in a stylish jacket, posing naturally. The two exchange surprised looks.

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Hikari Momose

(grins, hands on hips)

“Eh?! You too, Arata? Don’t tell me you’re stealing my job now.”

Arata Kisaragi

(smirks, easy tone)

“Guess we’re partners today. Not that I mind.”

Cue montage: Hikari poses playfully while Arata nails serious model stances. At one point, the photographer has them pose together—Arata drapes an arm over Hikari’s shoulder. The room buzzes with excitement.

Photographer:

“Perfect! You two look natural together. Almost like a real couple!”

Hikari laughs awkwardly. Arata just smiles confidently. The shutter clicks.

Cut to Renji at home. He’s at his desk, drawing… when he scrolls through social media and freezes. On the trending feed: a behind-the-scenes snap of Hikari and Arata together, laughing between shots. Renji stares, his pencil snapping in half.

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Renji (inner monologue):

“…Together…? She didn’t even tell me…”

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Next day, after school. Hikari bounds up to Renji’s desk, waving as usual. He doesn’t look up from his book. She pauses, blinking.

Hikari

“Yo, sensei~! Guess who had a surprise collab shoot yesterday? Me and Arata! Crazy, right?”

Renji

(quietly, not looking at her)

“…I saw.”

Hikari

(tilts head, smirks)

“Eh? Don’t tell me you’re sulking. You’re so obvious.”

Renji

(snaps, louder than intended)

“I just—! You didn’t even say anything. I had to find out through other people. And then I see you with him—smiling like… like that…”

The classroom goes silent. A few students glance over. Hikari blinks, stunned by his tone. Her grin fades.

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Hikari

(voice lower, defensive)

“…So what? Modeling’s my job. You think I can control who I work with?”

Renji

(clenching fists)

“I know that! But… you looked so comfortable with him. More than with me…”

Hikari’s eyes widen. For a moment she looks hurt, then her expression hardens. She slams her hands on his desk, leaning close.

Hikari

(sharp)

“You think I’m not serious just ‘cause I laugh and smile with everyone? …That’s just who I am! If you can’t handle that, then maybe you don’t really get me after all.”

Renji flinches, her words cutting deep. She straightens, grabs her bag, and storms out of the classroom, bracelets jingling with each step. The camera lingers on Renji’s face—conflicted, regretful, but too stubborn to chase her.Final scene:

Hikari alone in her room that night, hugging her pillow. Her phone screen glows—Renji’s contact, but she doesn’t call. Tears threaten, but she forces a smile, whispering to herself:

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Hikari (softly):

“…Glasses-kun, you idiot…”

Meanwhile, Renji sits in his dim room, sketching a page of his manga—this time, the heroine looks upset, her back turned to the boy. He lowers his pen, sighing deeply.

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