A Loser Is Forced To Confess to A Popular Girl, But She Actually Likes Him

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00:00Ryudo is a spineless loser who's secretly obsessed with the school's hottest baddie,

00:04but he's way too chicken to even say hello. That is, until he loses a bet and is forced

00:08to confess to her. But instead of the brutal rejection he expected, his life takes a wild

00:13turn when she unexpectedly accepts his feelings and starts falling in love with him. Everything

00:17started on a normal day at school, where Ryudo is excited because he ends up in the same class

00:21as his crush, Luna. But he's definitely not the only one excited, seeing that a lot of guys spread

00:25rumors about Luna, saying she's wild and changes men faster than her tampons. But Ryudo doesn't

00:30see her that way at all, as from what he notices, Luna is actually kind and nice to everyone. While

00:34he's lost in his thoughts about her, Luna suddenly walks up to him and asks for a pen to borrow.

00:39Ryudo nervously hands it over, trying to stay calm. When she finishes and gives it back,

00:43she thanks him with a simple nod. That small moment hits him hard, and just like that he

00:47starts falling for her. During lunch, he hangs out with his usual introverted group, Yusuke and Ren,

00:51who suddenly start panicking about their grades. So they make a dumb bet that whoever gets good

00:55grades has to do whatever the others say, dragging Ryudo into it. Then, when the results come out,

01:00Yusuke and Ren actually do badly, but Ryudo ends up getting great scores. Following their promise,

01:05they force him to follow through with the challenge, which is to confess to the girl he likes just to

01:09see him fail. At first, Ryudo thinks he doesn't have anyone in mind, but then he pauses and realizes

01:13it's Luna. Yusuke and Ren catch on immediately. Later, Ryudo waits at the school field after he left a

01:18message in Luna's locker, asking her to meet him, but he's not even sure she'll come. Then,

01:22suddenly, Luna shows up. She looks confused, and Ryudo looks even worse. He's shaking and can barely

01:27get his words out. Still, he manages to confess his feelings, and when she asks why he likes her,

01:32he explains that he thinks that she is pretty. While expecting a brutal rejection, Luna unexpectedly

01:36accepts his confession, becoming a new couple. She then asks him to walk home with her, and Ryudo

01:42assumes that they're just heading home, maybe talking a bit. They chat about random things, and Ryudo admits

01:47they've never really talked before. Then, Luna tells him something unexpected that she has her own

01:51standards when it comes to relationships, and she doesn't mind rejecting confessions, but instead

01:55of turning him down, she suggests they try dating and get to know each other first. Ryudo feels

01:59relieved hearing that, though he's still nervous about everything. On the train, he starts thinking

02:04about all the rumors again, wondering if any of them are actually true. He figures he'll just drop her

02:08off and head home, but then Luna tells him she's alone at her house and invites him in.

02:14Ryudo hesitates, but in the end, he accepts. Inside her house, he's overwhelmed, refusing to believe

02:19that he's actually there, especially when he ends up inside her room. While Luna goes to make tea,

02:24Ryudo looks around, his mind racing. He tries to stay respectful, but curiosity gets the better of

02:28him, and he peeks into her wardrobe. Right then, Luna comes back and notices it's open. She casually

02:33shows him what's inside, not realizing what he was doing. Then she sits down, and Ryudo gets even more

02:38nervous. Suddenly, Luna tells him to take a shower, and he's completely bamboozled, but before he can

02:43process it, she starts taking off her clothes. Ryudo panics and immediately tells her to stop. He explains that

02:49things are moving too fast and that he actually wants to date her properly, not just jump into

02:53something physical. Luna is surprised, and she admits that most guys only care about that kind

02:57of thing, and they lose interest when they don't get what they want. At that moment, Ryudo understands

03:01everything. He realizes the rumors about her came from guys who only wanted her for her body, and that

03:06they were the problem, not her. Being the gentleman, Ryudo tells her he wants to wait until the right

03:11time and that he's serious about her, and his words leave her completely speechless. Later, Luna walks him

03:16home, and she admits that this is her first time being with someone, who feels genuine, and she's

03:20actually excited about it. Ryudo then tells her that she's his first girlfriend, and he promises

03:25he won't cheat on her. He also says he wants her to decide when they're ready to take things further,

03:29because he never wants her to feel pressured. Hearing that, Luna smiles and says she's looking

03:33forward to this relationship. For her, it's also the first time she wants something real, and Ryudo blushes,

03:38feeling his emotions grow even stronger. He then silently promises himself that he'll make her fall for him,

03:43but when he finally gets home, all those emotions hit him at once. Instead of celebrating, he ends

03:47up crying, feeling frustrated with himself or hesitating, thinking he might have missed his

03:51chance to get a taste of what Nirvana feels like. The next day, Ryudo still can't believe that someone

03:56like him is actually dating the most popular girl in school, Luna. Then he gets a text from her,

04:00and he replies in a super formal and serious way, which Luna finds adorable. While waiting for her to

04:05arrive, Ryudo starts worrying she might be late, but then she suddenly shows up, bright and cheerful as

04:10ever, making the whole class blush just by being there. Ryudo can't stop staring at her, and Luna

04:14notices. Without hesitation, she gives him a quick kiss, leaving him completely stunned. Later,

04:19Ryudo rushes to tell Yusuke and Ren about what happened at Luna's house, and the boys immediately

04:23assume he finally became a man, but Ryudo tells them the truth about how nothing happened.

04:29They're disappointed and a bit worried about him dating someone like Luna, but in the end,

04:33they let him be and even get excited to see how things turn out. Back in class,

04:37Luna happily tells Ryudo about a dream she had, but while she's talking, Ryudo notices people

04:41whispering about him. One of them is Luna's best friend, Nicole, who is not happy about their

04:45relationship. It makes him uneasy, especially since people are starting to notice how close

04:49he and Luna have become. So Ryudo asks Luna about Nicole, and Luna casually tells him that she already

04:54told Nicole about their relationship. Ryudo admits he told his friends too, but then he brings up

04:58something else, and asks if they can keep their relationship a secret for now. He proposes that

05:02they keep up the act of being a couple only after classes and during weekends, but the moment Luna

05:06hears weekends, she takes it as him inviting her on a real date and eagerly says yes. That night,

05:11he spirals into panic, as Saturday is right around the corner, and he has absolutely no clue how

05:15someone like him is supposed to plan a proper date. Then suddenly, Luna video calls him, which

05:20somehow makes him even more nervous. He's shocked by what she's wearing, and before he can recover,

05:24she asks him about their plans for their date. Caught off guard, he hurriedly suggests seeing a movie,

05:28but when she follows up by asking which one, he blanks, as he has no clue what's even playing.

05:32Picking up on his uncertainty, Luna asks why he wants to go out with her at all. Ryudo answers

05:36sincerely, saying he just wants to get to know her better, and that he's fine doing whatever she

05:40usually likes on weekends. After a short silence, Luna agrees, and they hang up. Once he's alone,

05:44Ryudo starts overthinking again, trying to figure out what she actually does in her free time.

05:49The next day, instead of a movie, Luna takes Ryudo shopping, and he's honestly relieved,

05:53as he doesn't have to deal with anything too intense. He notices her outfit and loves how different

05:57she looks compared to her in school clothes. As they walk around the mall, they eventually stop

06:00at a cafe. Luna asks if he's bored going shopping with her, and Ryudo tells her that he's not bored

06:05at all, and in fact, he's happy just seeing her enjoy herself. That makes Luna blush, which in turn

06:10makes him shy. Then, Nicole suddenly calls Luna, and Ryudo immediately starts overthinking, convinced

06:15Nicole is telling her to break up with him. The next morning, Ryudo texts Luna as usual, but she

06:19doesn't reply. It's the first time that's happened, and his mind goes straight to the worst-case

06:23scenario, thinking that she might be cheating on him. To distract himself, he plays video games,

06:27trying not to spiral. The following day at school, even his friends are impressed by how well he's

06:31playing, but Ryudo can't focus, seeing that Luna still hasn't replied, and thinks. Only get worse

06:35when he sees other guys hitting on her. He feels completely helpless, but then, when he gets home,

06:40he finally gets a message from Luna, who asks him to meet her at the train station. Ryudo immediately

06:45assumes the worst, that she's going to break up with him. On the way there, he starts regretting

06:49everything, even thinking he should have cracked her honey buns when he had the chance. Then,

06:53when he meets her, he tries to prepare himself to say the breakup first, but Luna surprises him.

06:57She explains that she's been busy all weekend trying to get a limited-edition phone case with

07:01Nicole, and she even bought a matching one for him. Ryudo almost tears up, and he admits how much

07:06he overthought everything, and how worried he's been. But now, he's just relieved and really happy

07:10that she didn't play with his feelings. As they walk home together, Ryudo opens up about his past.

07:15He tells Luna about Maria, a cute girl he used to sit with years ago. Back then, he thought

07:19she liked him, so he confessed, only to get friend-zoned. That moment crushed him,

07:23and made him scared to talk to girls ever since. Luna listens and gently comforts him. She tells him

07:27that if things had worked out with Maria, they might have never met. Ryudo thinks relationships

07:31at that age don't really last, but Luna disagrees, saying that her parents have been together since

07:35they were young. Then, she admits that she always wanted a love story like that, which makes Ryudo

07:39blush. Suddenly, a blue sports car speeds past them, and Luna excitedly points it out. Out of nowhere,

07:44Ryudo starts explaining the differences between sports cars and regular cars like a total nerd.

07:48Halfway through, he realizes what he's doing and gets embarrassed, but Luna doesn't mind at all.

07:52Then, Luna says she wants to be like a sports car. To her, a sports car represents speed,

07:57just like her life. She admits that her past relationships failed because she was trying

08:00not to end up like her divorced parents, which is why she became a gal who wants to experience

08:04everything while still holding onto her true self. Hearing that, Ryudo tells her she doesn't need to

08:09be the kind of sports car she's imagining. Instead, she should be like the kind everyone wants,

08:14something enjoyable, something that makes people happy. He tells her she should just enjoy her

08:18youth, and Luna takes his words to heart. Feeling lighter, she suddenly challenges him to a race to

08:22the train station, and the two run off together, laughing. Later that night, Luna thanks Nicole

08:27for helping her set up the surprise for their one-week anniversary. She admits how comfortable

08:30she feels with Ryudo, like she can finally be her true self. But, Nicole still isn't convinced,

08:35as she doesn't trust Ryudo at all and keeps a close eye on him, almost like a detective.

08:39The next day, Ryudo and Luna smile at each other, both holding their matching phone cases.

08:43Everything feels perfect until their teacher walks in and announces a new transfer student.

08:47When the new girl enters the classroom, Ryudo freezes, seeing that it's Maria, his childhood crush.

08:52As Maria introduces herself, she acts cute and friendly, instantly winning over the class.

08:57The guys are going crazy over her, and everyone seems excited, everyone except Ryudo. He can already

09:01tell this might turn into trouble, but he reminds himself that he has Luna now, and Maria is just

09:06someone from his past, nothing more. Then things get worse, the teacher assigns Maria to sit right

09:10next to him, and when Maria notices Ryudo, she happily reconnects with him. However, Ryudo acts

09:15like there's nothing between them. He realizes Maria could easily become the next popular girl,

09:19so he decides to keep his distance. After school, Ryudo gets stopped by Nicole. At first, he thinks

09:23she's about to threaten him, but instead, she tells him to come with her. They end up at a fast

09:28food

09:28place, and Nicole starts eating first, which honestly makes Ryudo nervous, like he's being judged.

09:32Eventually, Nicole brings up something important, which is that Luna's birthday is coming up soon.

09:37Ryudo freezes as he had no idea, and Nicole gets annoyed, thinking he might end up like Luna's exes.

09:42But Ryudo quickly explains that he's serious about Luna, and wants to do things differently.

09:46Nicole seems to accept that, but before she leaves, Ryudo asks her what Luna likes.

09:51Nicole realizes he's trying to prepare something special, so she actually helps him, and the two end up

09:56having a deeper conversation, but neither of them notices someone secretly watching and taking a picture

10:00of them together. The next day, Ryudo meets Luna at the train station. She immediately shows him the

10:05photo of him and Nicole at the fast food place, worried that he might be tapping her behind Luna's

10:09back. So, Ryudo doesn't lie, and he explains everything, including how he was asking about

10:13her birthday. Then, he asks her out for a date on her birthday, and that reassures her, and she heads

10:18to school, leaving him behind. However, Ryudo can't stop smiling, as the fact that Luna got a little

10:23jealous actually makes his day. On Sunday, the two of them go out to celebrate her birthday.

10:27Following Nicole's advice, Ryudo takes her to Harajuku, and he is glad that he listened,

10:31seeing that Luna is genuinely happy. They visit a boba tea cafe, another one of Nicole's suggestions,

10:36and Luna enjoys it a lot. When it's time to pay, Luna tries to cover her drink, but Ryudo insists

10:40on paying, seeing that it's her birthday after all. She smiles, clearly happy about it. Then,

10:45Ryudo suddenly starts asking her questions about the boba, almost like an interview. It turns out,

10:49before this date, Ryudo has been going to tons of boba shops just to find the perfect one for her.

10:54When he explains that, Luna is completely speechless. Realizing he sounds like a nerd again,

10:59Ryudo awkwardly admits he just wanted to understand what she likes. That hits her deeply,

11:03as no one has ever done something like that for her before. Then, they continue their day,

11:07walking around, having fun, and trying different boba flavors. Ryudo ends up full while Luna is

11:11still going strong. Then, she offers him a sip of a new flavor, and at first he hesitates,

11:15but then he realizes it means an indirect kiss. He immediately drinks it, and it feels like fireworks

11:20go off inside him. Luna notices how happy he looks and teases him about it, which makes him super

11:24embarrassed. Still, they laugh it off and continue their date. Later, Ryudo thinks about telling Luna

11:28about Maria, but just as he's about to bring it up, Luna also says she wants to tell him something.

11:33Before either of them can continue, they notice a guy giving his girlfriend a gift. That reminds

11:37Ryudo that he wanted to get Luna something, but he doesn't have much money after paying for all the

11:41boba. Before he can feel bad about it, Luna grabs the map of Harajuku he's been using to guide her.

11:45She says she wants that as her present, a memory of the effort he put into the day, which completely

11:50moves Ryudo. They smile at each other and head home together. The next day, Ryudo feels great

11:55after he just made Luna happy on her birthday, but that mood doesn't last long. He overhears new

11:59rumors about her, saying she's just using her boyfriend for their money. Ryudo knows there

12:02have always been rumors, but this one feels different. At lunch, he sits with Yusuke and Ren,

12:07but he barely touches his food, and they notice something is off. Then Nicole shows up,

12:10and the boys quickly leave, not wanting to get involved. Nicole confronts Ryudo about the rumor,

12:14to which she's not happy about, and neither is he. Ryudo admits it's strange and says he wants to

12:19find out who started it. The next day, Maria approaches him and asks to talk. During class,

12:23she forgets her notebook and ends up sharing Ryudo's. Then the teacher steps out for a moment,

12:27leaving them alone. Maria suddenly brings up Ryudo's old confession, and she admits that back then,

12:32she didn't know how to respond, but now she realizes she wants to date him. Ryudo is completely

12:36caught off guard. For a moment, he doesn't know what to say, but then he reminds himself of something

12:40important, which is that he has Luna. So he firmly rejects Maria. She then asks who his girlfriend is,

12:45but Ryudo refuses to say. He's worried that if people find out, Luna will get made fun of for

12:50dating someone like him. At lunch, Ryudo can't stop thinking about what just happened. Then he sees

12:54Luna walking into a classroom with another guy, and his heart drops, but he quietly follows and

12:58listens in. The guy turns out to be one of Luna's simps, and he asks her out, but Luna refuses.

13:03She clearly tells him she already has a boyfriend, and wants to keep it a secret, but the guy assumes

13:07she

13:07must be dating some boring loser if she's hiding it. But Luna immediately defends him, and says that

13:12even if others might think he's boring, she feels comfortable with him, and that's what matters.

13:16Hearing that from outside the room, Ryudo feels deeply moved. After school, Ryudo is finishing an

13:21assignment while his friends wait for him. Maria returns his notebook and starts talking again,

13:25this time about the rumors surrounding Luna. She claims that Luna is a manipulative hoe and used

13:30all of her exes. With that, Ryudo can't take it anymore, and he tells her to stop, saying he knows

13:34the real Luna because he's close to her. Maria realizes that means Ryudo knows Luna's boyfriend,

13:39so she pushes him to reveal who it is. This time, Ryudo doesn't hesitate. Right in front of the whole

13:43class, he proudly announces that he's dating Luna, and just like that, everything goes silent. At first,

13:48no one believed what Ryudo says, as it sounded too delusional to be real. But then Luna steps in and

13:53confirms that what he said is true. The whole class is stunned, and Ryudo expects people to laugh at

13:57her, but instead, the guys start seeing Luna as this kind, angel-like girl who gives anyone a chance,

14:01which moves losers like them. Then the girls start whispering, remembering all those rumors about

14:06Luna, and it instantly dies out. Out of nowhere, Maria rushes out of the classroom. She can't handle

14:11the news about Ryudo and Luna being together. Ryudo immediately chases after her and finds her at the

14:15school stairway. He confronts her about the rumors she spread about Luna, and Maria admits that she's

14:20the one who started them. But then she drops something even bigger, that Luna is her twin sister.

14:24Ryudo is completely shocked and asks her to explain. Maria opens up about everything, where after their

14:29parents got divorced, she had to move away with their mother, while Luna followed their father.

14:33She talks about how much she hates Luna, not just out of anger, but because growing up, Luna has always

14:38been the perfect one in their family, the golden girl, and the one everyone loves. Maria explains her

14:43past, where she always wants to be like Luna, bright, cheerful, and loved by everyone. She's tired of being

14:49the quiet, introverted one, and she envies Luna so much that she doesn't want anyone to stop her from

14:54changing herself. Ryudo actually understands how she feels. He relates to her, especially the part

14:59about being an introvert, so he tries to comfort her, telling her she should find someone who loves

15:03her for who she really is. Because if she keeps trying to change herself, she's only going to hurt

15:07herself. Maria is moved by his words, but at the same time, she doesn't like being comforted like

15:12that. Suddenly, she loses her balance and almost falls down the stairs. In a split second, Ryudo catches

15:17her midair and saves her like it's a Korean drama. Maria instantly gets flustered, but she pushes him away

15:21and tells him to leave her alone. But deep down, she feels relieved, like she just got another chance

15:26with him. That thought only makes her more embarrassed, especially because she knows she

15:29can't fall for him again. And if she does, she might go back to her old self. Meanwhile, Ryudo heads

15:34back to class, where Luna is waiting for him. Then Nicole suddenly shows up with her usual intense

15:38stare, but instead of scolding him, she says she's actually proud that Ryudo made his relationship

15:43public. After Nicole leaves, Ryudo and Luna smile at each other, realizing that their relationship is

15:48finally out in the open. After school, Ryudo and Luna head home together. Luna admits she feels a

15:52bit relieved now that their relationship is out in the open, but she's curious why he chose to make

15:56it public so suddenly. Ryudo confesses that he couldn't tolerate the way people were talking about

16:00her, and his words make her stop for a moment, realizing he spoke up for her sake. Her eyes grow

16:05moist as she explains she's always tried to brush off the rumors, and it means a lot that someone finally

16:10stood up for her. She wonders who started them and Ryudo is about to say, but Luna shifts the

16:14conversation, revealing that Maria is actually her twin sister. She apologizes for keeping it from

16:19him, saying she wanted to tell him but never found the right time. Luna adds that while Maria can be

16:24a bit difficult, she isn't a bad person. She then asks again if he believes any of the rumors,

16:29and Ryudo reassures her that he doesn't trust any of them. To him, the only thing that matters is the

16:34girl walking beside him now, and he won't let old gossip get in the way of what they have. Luna

16:38feels

16:39genuinely grateful for his faith in her, though she still quietly questions why Maria

16:43transferred to their school at all. The next day, Ryudo is nervous about going to school after

16:47everything that happened, but when he gets there, things are surprisingly normal. In fact, more people

16:52start talking to him than before. After school, he and Luna go to a fast food place, and Luna tells

16:56him

16:56that she wants to try liking something he likes, as a way to return his kindness. Ryudo admits that he

17:01enjoys watching video game commentary videos, and starts explaining them to her. His explanation kind

17:06of leaves her speechless, but when he shows her an actual video, she finds it funny. Seeing her enjoy it

17:11makes Ryudo really happy, so much so that he starts thinking about kissing her. The next day at lunch,

17:16Ryudo suddenly asks his friends how to kiss Luna, and the boys freak out, not being able to believe

17:20that he's asking them that. Even though they act like experts thanks to all their gaming experience,

17:26none of them actually knows what to do. Realizing it might be too soon, Ryudo changes the topic and

17:31asks about holding hands instead. The next day, he asks Luna out on a park date for the weekend.

17:35She immediately agrees, finding the idea exciting. Ryudo feels like they've passed the first step,

17:39especially since he and the boys already came up with a plan to help him hold her hand.

17:43During class, Ryudo can't stop thinking about the upcoming date. Then suddenly,

17:47the teacher calls on him for an answer. He panics because he hasn't been paying attention,

17:50but out of nowhere, Maria quietly helps him with the answer. After that, Maria tells him not to hate

17:55her, and that only makes him worry more, like he's done something wrong. The weekend finally comes,

18:00and Ryudo meets Luna at the park. There, Luna surprises him with a homemade bento,

18:04and Ryudo is genuinely touched. They sit down and eat together, but something is still on his mind.

18:08Later, they ride a boat together. Ryudo thinks this is his chance to hold her hand by helping

18:12her get on, but he messes it up and misses the moment. Now, he's confused about what to do next.

18:17He hopes for another chance after they get off the boat, but it never comes,

18:20and he starts overthinking everything. As they walk, Luna notices that Ryudo looks serious,

18:25like something is bothering him. Ryudo knows he has to act fast, but it's already too late when

18:29Luna asks him what's wrong. Not wanting to ruin his plan, Ryudo quickly says he wants to ride the boat

18:34again. He also reassures her that he would never break up with her, especially after she starts worrying.

18:38So they get back on the boat, and this time, Ryudo builds up his courage. He slowly reaches out and

18:43holds Luna's hand, to which they both start blushing. Luna feels like riding the boat again

18:47was the right choice, and she realizes she wants to move forward in their relationship too,

18:51just like Ryudo. Then, without warning, she leans in and kisses him on the lips,

18:56marking their first kiss. Ryudo turns red, but inside he's celebrating like he won the World Cup.

19:00Luna then admits that she wants him to get closer to her because she truly wants to fall in love

19:04with

19:04him. After they get off the boat, they keep holding hands, this time for much longer.

19:09Luna shyly admits how embarrassed she feels about everything, the hand-holding, the kiss,

19:13but she believes it's important for their future, to which Ryudo agrees. Meanwhile,

19:18Maria sits at home trying to do her homework, but she can't focus. Her thoughts keep drifting back to

19:22Ryudo, especially what he told her about finding happiness. She realizes her feelings for him are

19:26still there, and remembering his words, Maria decides she's ready to become the kind of girl

19:30Ryudo would truly adore. A few days later, Ryudo and Luna are studying together at a fast food

19:35restaurant. Ryudo is helping her with some English, using a sentence about who would be the last

19:39person to ever lie to her. At first, Luna doesn't really get it, so Ryudo patiently explains it like

19:44a good boyfriend. Once she understands, she picks Ryudo as her answer without hesitation, which instantly

19:49makes him blush. The next day, Ryudo realizes their one-month anniversary is coming up, and Luna wants

19:54to celebrate it by going to the beach together. For a second, Ryudo's mind goes wild imagining her in a

19:58swimsuit, but he quickly snaps back to reality and happily agrees. After their exams, Luna shows

20:03Ryudo her good grades, and she thanks him for helping her study, but then she suddenly realizes

20:07that Ryudo might actually be really smart. That moment makes Maria, who is nearby, feel jealous.

20:12Later, Ryudo has lunch with the boys, and they start talking about the upcoming summer vacation,

20:16and seeing how excited and lively they are makes Ryudo smile, as he can tell they've all grown in their

20:20own way. Not long after, Maria approaches Ryudo and asks him to help her study. Ryudo politely refuses,

20:25since he already has plans, but Maria keeps pushing and even asks for his number. A few days later,

20:30Ryudo is waiting for Luna at the train station when Maria texts him, asking for help again. He turns

20:35her down once more and leaves her on read when Luna shows up. The two of them head straight to

20:39the

20:39beach, and after changing, Ryudo can't help but blush, knowing he's about to see Luna in her plot

20:43protectors. And when he finally does, his face turns completely red. He's overwhelmed by how beautiful

20:48she looks, realizing that he's actually dating this gorgeous woman. Later, Ryudo gets the chance to apply

20:53sunscreen on her, something he's secretly excited about, but it doesn't go as smoothly as he

20:57imagined. When he reaches more sensitive areas, Luna starts squirming and laughing because it

21:01tickles. When Luna thanks him, Ryudo thanks her back, but inside he feels a little embarrassed

21:05at how excited he got over something like that. After that, they spend time enjoying the beach

21:09together, and with the weather being perfect, it makes everything even better, although Ryudo does

21:14remember hearing about a possible typhoon later that evening. Eventually, they sit down to rest near

21:18the shore. Ryudo compliments Luna's outfit, making her shy, and she tells him how she went with her

21:23friends to try out different swimsuits. When she told Nicole she was going to the beach with Ryudo,

21:27Nicole even helped her with her nail art, and Ryudo really liked it. Later on, the weather suddenly

21:31turns, and heavy rain starts pouring down. They're forced to take shelter, and since the trains stop

21:35running, they can't go home. Since they have no way of getting back home, the two of them tell their

21:40families they'll be spending the night at a friend's place. When they arrive at a nearby hotel, even though they

21:45can easily book separate rooms, Luna pushes for them to stay together in just one. Inside, Luna goes

21:49to take a bath first, and Ryudo's mind immediately starts racing. He overthinks the situation, wondering

21:54if she's inviting him to join her. When Luna comes back, she's surprised to see him working out. She

21:59gets curious and reaches out, wanting to touch his abs, but Ryudo quickly dodges, acting like he's

22:03hiding something. Then it's his turn to take a bath. While he's in there, he regrets dodging her earlier

22:07and feels embarrassed about it. After he finishes, he sits next to Luna as they watch the news together.

22:12For a moment, he notices that without makeup, Luna looks a bit like Maria, which reminds him

22:16that he should probably reply to Maria later. Luna catches him staring at her and gets shy,

22:20but Ryudo just smiles and calls her cute. That night, they lie down together to sleep,

22:24but Ryudo can't relax at all, knowing Luna is right next to him. Suddenly, Luna wakes up

22:28and asks if he wants to take their relationship further. She explains that she feels like this

22:32could be the first time she actually enjoys something like that, and Ryudo understands how she

22:36feels, but he gently tells her he doesn't want to rush things. He wants her to only do it

22:40when she truly, fully wants to. Luna is deeply moved by his words, so instead she asks if she

22:45can hug him. Ryudo agrees, and for the first time, he holds her in his arms, which he likes more

22:50than

22:50he expected. Luna feels how warm he is and quietly says she'd like to stay over again for their second

22:55month anniversary. Meanwhile, Maria is at home, unable to focus on anything. She keeps thinking

22:59about Ryudo, especially since he hasn't replied to her message. She imagines Luna spending the night

23:04with him, and it fills her with jealousy, but that jealousy gives her an idea. The next day,

23:09Ryudo walks Luna home, and he's exhausted after barely getting any sleep. Suddenly,

23:13Nicole appears and drags him into her restaurant, where she's prepared lunch for him. Nicole tells

23:17him she can see he's serious about Luna, and Ryudo confirms it. He wants to make Luna happy,

23:22just like how being with her makes him happy. Nicole is glad to hear that, but then she brings up

23:26something important, which is that Luna has a two-month curse, where every guy she's dated in the past

23:31either cheats on her or leaves her before reaching two months. Nicole warns Ryudo not to do the same,

23:36seeing that Luna is genuinely happy right now, so she doesn't want that to be ruined. Ryudo promises

23:41her that he will never break Luna's heart, and hearing that puts Nicole at ease. Later,

23:44while walking home, Ryudo gets a call from Maria. When he answers, he finds out that Luna is at Maria's

23:49house, visiting her mom. Nothing seems strange at first, but then Luna asks him to meet her at the

23:53school gym at midnight, saying it's important. Hearing that reminds Ryudo of what she said the night

23:57before, so he heads to school that night without hesitation. When he arrives, he sees Luna waiting

24:02for him in her school uniform, and she asks him again to take their relationship further. Ryudo

24:06is surprised that she changed her mind so quickly, but he goes along with it. However, as she walks

24:10closer, he starts to notice something feels off. She looks like Luna, but at the same time, something

24:15about her feels different. At first, he doesn't question it, but the moment he hugs her, something

24:19feels off, as it doesn't feel like Luna at all. That's when he realizes the truth that it's Maria.

24:24Exposed, Maria admits everything. She tells him how desperate she is and how much she wants him,

24:29even saying she wants him to be her first. She starts comparing herself to Luna, saying she's

24:33different and that being with her could actually be better for him. But Ryudo can't accept that,

24:38and he tells her straight up that the only thing he wants is to see Luna happy. Nothing else matters

24:42to him. That answer completely breaks Maria. Before things can go any further, they suddenly hear a

24:47security guard nearby. The guard checks the gym, but by the time he gets there, the place is empty,

24:51as Ryudo and Maria have already escaped. They run to a nearby park and sit down to talk.

24:56Maria explains that she wasn't trying to get revenge on Luna, and that she's just in love

24:59with Ryudo. She admits that her feelings started back when she spread those rumors, and they only

25:03got stronger after Ryudo confessed to her. No one has ever made her feel that way before,

25:07and now she's just been rejected by the one person she truly loves, and she doesn't know what to do

25:12anymore. As she breaks down crying, Ryudo feels like he should comfort her. But before he can even

25:16decide what to do, Maria leans into him and rests her head on his lap. She says it's the last

25:21thing

25:21she wants before everything becomes awkward between them. The next day, Maria is completely

25:25quiet at school. The tension is obvious, and it makes Ryudo want to fix things between them.

25:29He remembers what Nicole said and feels like he has to clear everything up. But before he even makes

25:33it to class, he notices people whispering everywhere, like some kind of rumor is spreading.

25:37When he walks into the classroom, his buddies immediately surround him. They show him a picture of

25:41him and Maria sitting together on a bench at night. And from the angle, it looks like they're a couple,

25:45which now makes everyone think he's cheating on Luna. Right then, Maria walks into the room,

25:50and Ryudo quickly pulls her aside to ask her about the rumor. She tells him she had nothing to do

25:54with

25:54the photo or the rumors, claiming that she still has her pride. But she also says that to help him,

25:59she's willing to deny everything and even stop talking to him completely. Ryudo thinks that might be

26:03the best option, but before he can leave, Maria stops him again. She quietly wonders what would have

26:08happened if she had said yes when he confessed to her before. Then she gets flustered and tells him

26:12to go. As Ryudo steps out, he freezes, seeing that Luna and Nicole are standing there. Ryudo tries to

26:17explain, but Maria walks away, leaving him by himself with them, which only makes things worse.

26:22Luna starts crying, saying how disappointed she is in him, and then she runs off, dropping her phone

26:26in the process. Right after that, Nicole slaps him across the face, leaving him completely speechless

26:31after he disappointed her. Later, during the school's closing ceremony, Ryudo can't find Luna anywhere.

26:36He waits for her after school, but she never shows up. That's when it really hits him that he might

26:40have broken her heart. At the same time, Maria deletes Ryudo's contact from her phone, and it

26:45hurts her, but she feels like she has to. A few weeks pass. Summer vacation begins, and Ryudo spends

26:50his time studying English in extra classes. He texts Luna every single day, but she never replies.

26:55Eventually, he goes to her house, but he can't bring himself to knock, so he backs off, thinking he's

26:59just not good enough. Instead of overthinking it too much, he buries himself in studying.

27:04Meanwhile, Yusuke and Ren head to the beach, excited to enjoy their summer. But once they

27:08get there, they end up just sitting around and scrolling on their phones. They try to

27:11grab lunch nearby, but they spot something that completely shocks them. Back with Ryudo,

27:15he's focused on studying when he suddenly gets a message from the boys. It's a picture of

27:19Luna holding onto another guy's arm, like she's already moved on. Without thinking, Ryudo

27:23rushes out and heads straight for the train station. He arrives at the restaurant the boys

27:27mentioned, and finally sees Luna again for the first time since the ceremony. She's there

27:31with Nicole, laughing and taking selfies like nothing ever happened. Then he sees her pulling

27:35another guy into the picture, and watching from a distance, Ryudo feels his heart sink.

27:40He gathers his courage and walks toward the restaurant, but at the last second, he hesitates

27:43and tries to leave. Before he can, the guy notices him and greets him like a new customer.

27:48Luna and Nicole turn around, shocked to see Ryudo there, and the guy introduces himself

27:52as Mao, Luna's uncle. That catches Ryudo off guard, and Mao casually brings them drinks

27:57while Ryudo sits down, wanting to talk to Luna. Nicole is clearly still angry and even looks like

28:01she wants to hit him again, but Luna stops her and asks for some privacy. Once they're alone,

28:05Ryudo explains everything, and he tells her that it was just a misunderstanding.

28:09Luna listens and then smiles. She says she's glad he didn't do anything wrong,

28:12and she's actually happy he was there for Maria when she needed someone,

28:15considering that she is her sister. Then, Luna explains why she never replied,

28:19which is that her phone broke after she dropped it, and she couldn't contact him at all during that time.

28:23Hearing that, Ryudo finally feels relieved. Luna also admits she wasn't really mad at him,

28:28and she just wanted to hear the truth directly from him. And now that she has, she's happy.

28:32Later that night, Ryudo goes to stay at Luna's aunt's house. Her aunt and Mao are excited to

28:36have him around, especially since he can help out for a bit. But Luna has something else in mind,

28:40and she asks Ryudo to stay with her until the end of summer while working part-time.

28:44Hearing that, Ryudo doesn't even hesitate, and he happily agrees. The next morning,

28:48Ryudo wakes up thinking he's still dreaming, as he's actually living here with Luna for the whole summer.

28:52He gets up right away and helps Luna and her uncle run the beach restaurant. At first,

28:56it's rough, as dealing with customers isn't exactly Ryudo's area of expertise. But Luna,

29:01on the other hand, is totally in her element. She moves around like a pro,

29:05handling everything smoothly and even covering for him when he struggles.

29:09One day, during a break, he sits at the restaurant studying. Then he overhears two loud

29:13dudes talking to Luna, trying to flirt with her and show her that two is better than one.

29:16Ryudo notices how uncomfortable she looks, so he stands up and steps in. The guys immediately

29:21realize he works there and look down on him, clearly annoyed by his presence.

29:24They decide to leave, but not before asking Luna to choose which one she prefers out of the three

29:28of them. Without hesitation, Luna grabs Ryudo and tells them he's her boyfriend. That completely

29:33shocks them, and they walk off. After that, Luna admits how uncomfortable it feels getting hit on

29:37by random guys all the time. But she smiles and thanks Ryudo for stepping in, which makes him blush.

29:41Then she brings up something else, how surprised she is that he's still studying even during vacation.

29:45That's when she finds out he's seriously working hard to get into his dream university.

29:50Luna starts talking about Nicole and Akari and how hard they're also working for their future,

29:54and she admits that she feels a little jealous because her dream is different. For her,

29:58she just wants to be with the person she loves and build a family together. She explains how much

30:02family means to her, and since her own family ended up separated, she wants to create one of her own.

30:07A warm, loving family with someone she truly cares about and kids who love both their parents.

30:12Hearing that hits Ryudo hard, in a good way. It motivates him even more, as now he feels like

30:17he has to work even harder, not just for himself, but for her dream too. Later on,

30:22Ryudo suddenly hears Luna scream and rushes over, worried that something's wrong. But it turns out

30:26she's just upset because she doesn't have enough ingredients to make a stew. Then she remembers

30:30that she was actually planning to surprise him with it, so Ryudo suggests they go buy the ingredients

30:35together. After shopping, they come back and cook side by side, almost like they're a married

30:39couple, and that thought alone makes Ryudo blush. Luna even plays along, acting like his wife and

30:43feeding him a spoonful of stew, which he enjoys way more than he expected. Meanwhile, Maria gets

30:49home and finds out her mom is planning to go to a summer festival at her aunt's place. She also

30:53learns that Luna and Ryudo will be there. Right away, Maria makes an excuse, saying she can't go that

30:57week, forcing them to cancel the plan, leaving Luna's aunt disappointed. Back at the beach house,

31:02Ryudo and Luna are washing dishes together, when Luna suddenly says she misses Maria. She talks about

31:06their past, how different they are, and how she's always tried to be kind to her. That's why she

31:11doesn't understand why Maria is keeping her distance now. Luna admits she wants to get close

31:15to Maria again, close enough to be happy together like before. Ryudo understands how important that

31:20is to her, so he promises he'll do whatever he can to help. Just then, Mao shows up with Luna's

31:24fixed

31:25phone. She immediately checks all her messages in social media, realizing how much she missed while

31:30being offline. But while she was gone from the internet, Ryudo felt like he was the one missing her the

31:34most. Luna suddenly pulls him into filming a trending dance video together, just like a normal

31:38young couple, to which, while embarrassed, they both enjoy. The next day, Mao tries to give Ryudo

31:43some money for helping out at the restaurant. At first, Ryudo refuses, but Mao insists. He reminds

31:47Ryudo that it's his and Luna's two-month anniversary, and suggests he use it to surprise Luna. So,

31:52Ryudo heads to the festival to find a gift, and eventually finds something perfect. When he gets back,

31:57Luna calls him and tells him to wait at the front door. As soon as he steps inside, he freezes,

32:01seeing Luna standing there in a beautiful kimono. Then, Ryudo changes into a yukata, and the two of

32:07them head to the festival together. They spend the whole time having fun, celebrating their two-month

32:11anniversary. At one point, while Ryudo is waiting in line, Luna tries to buy a piece of jewelry,

32:15but it's already sold out. Later, as they walk around, Ryudo starts talking about all the firsts

32:20he's experienced with her. But instead of making her happy, it makes her upset. She suddenly stops

32:24walking and starts crying. She tells him that while everything feels like a first for him,

32:28it's not the same for her. She wishes she could erase her past experiences, as she wants all her

32:33first times to be with him instead. Ryudo stays calm and gently comforts her. He tells her that

32:37what matters isn't the past, it's that they're sharing so many moments now, which is what makes

32:42him happy. Then, to cheer her up, he pulls out the jewelry she wanted, completely surprising her.

32:47As he puts the ring on her finger, he tells her they should keep creating new experiences together,

32:52things neither of them has done before, so they can grow even closer.

32:55Right then, the fireworks start lighting up the sky, and Luna holds onto his arm,

32:59staying close to him for the rest of the night. Ryudo leans in and quietly tells her he loves her.

33:04Luna smiles and says it back, and to end the night, the two of them lean closer and share a

33:08kiss.

33:08A few days later, school starts again, and Ryudo shows up and notices something right away.

33:13Luna keeps trying to talk to Maria, but every time she gets close, Maria just walks away.

33:16Watching this, Ryudo realizes they're both struggling to reconnect with her,

33:19and he really doesn't want to let Luna down.

33:21At lunch, Ryudo hangs out with the boys, and they can't stop talking about how jealous they are

33:26that he actually had a real summer vacation. Then, Ryudo asks them for a favor, and he wants

33:30them to come with him on Saturday because he needs backup for an airsoft game with the girls.

33:35Saturday comes, and the boys show up ready for action, but the moment they see what the girls

33:39are wearing, they completely lose it. Their confidence melts instantly. Ryudo then notices

33:43that Luna's outfit is a bit too revealing, so he tries to get her to cover up, but Nicole shuts

33:48that

33:48idea down immediately. To make things even worse for his composure, Luna leans in and whispers

33:52something flirty to him, making him blush hard. The game finally starts, and they split into teams.

33:57Ryudo teams up with Luna and Akari, while Nicole teams up with Yusuke and Ren. The match kicks off,

34:02and it instantly feels like they're in some kind of action movie. Nicole's team quickly takes

34:06control, cornering Ryudo's team. While Akari goes for a flank, Ryudo and Luna worry about each other

34:11getting hit. But Akari doesn't hesitate. She charges straight in and manages to take out Ren.

34:15The battlefield shifts, Nicole and Yusuke get separated, and Yusuke is desperate to take

34:19someone down, but Ryudo beats him to it and eliminates him cleanly. Now only Nicole is left.

34:24She's fast, unpredictable, and Ryudo's team can't figure out her next move. Then suddenly,

34:28she reveals herself and lines up a perfect shot on Luna, but Ryudo jumps in and takes the hit for

34:33her. At the same time, Nicole takes out Akari, leaving it down to her and Luna. The two face off

34:37in

34:37a tense battle, but in the end, Luna lands the winning shot from a distance like a perfect sniper.

34:42Ryudo's team wins the first round, and Nicole's team is clearly frustrated. Meanwhile, Nicole

34:46trims her nails, saying they were slowing her down. And in the next round, she proves it. She

34:50goes all out and wipes everyone out by herself. After everything, the group wraps up for the day,

34:54but Luna suddenly realizes her moon earrings are missing. Ryudo immediately starts helping her

34:58search for them, only for Luna to find them in her purse. Still, seeing how worried she got makes

35:03Ryudo curious about why those earrings mean so much to her. Later, they all relax at a restaurant.

35:08Yusuke starts going on about airsoft weapons, completely losing the girls except for Akari.

35:13To everyone's surprise, she's actually interested. Then she casually reveals that both she and Nicole

35:18are otakus. Akari talks about how much she loves boy bands, and the boys feel like they've been

35:22transported to another planet. Then Nicole jumps in, explaining her obsession with nail art, which

35:27somehow feels even more overwhelming. Listening to all this, Luna gets a little jealous that everyone

35:32has something they're really into. But Nicole teases her, saying Ryudo is basically Luna's

35:37obsession, which instantly makes both of them blush. Then Nicole starts talking about her love

35:41life. She says being single right now is actually the best thing for her, especially since she's

35:45still recovering from her ex. She describes the kind of things her ex used to do, and it sounds so

35:49ridiculous that Ren can't help but laugh. Nicole gets annoyed at first, but then admits she understands

35:54how it sounds, and that's exactly why she loved him. After that, Akari talks about her ideal type,

35:59mentioning she likes tall guys, which immediately catches Yusuke's attention. By the end of the day,

36:03everyone heads home, except for Ryudo and Luna, who decide to go on a date. Luna takes him to a

36:08Ferris wheel, and Ryudo can't stop thinking about how beautiful she looks. He wants to kiss her, but

36:12before he can act, Luna starts talking about a manga she once read, about a couple riding a Ferris wheel,

36:18eating chocolate, and sharing a kiss. Ryudo realizes that they're not even supposed to eat inside,

36:22but then Luna gives him a look, and just like that, she leans in and kisses him. He notices the

36:27sweet

36:27taste of her peach-flavored lip tint. Afterward, she casually talks about where she bought it,

36:31and then asks him to pat her head. Ryudo does, and she absolutely loves it. Later, they walk around

36:36the park, talking about their upcoming three-month anniversary. Luna says she doesn't need anything

36:41special, and just being with him is enough. She admits that this is the first time she's truly

36:45fallen in love with someone. Hearing that makes Ryudo fall even deeper for her. He silently promises

36:49himself to become someone worthy of her, and to do that, he knows he has to focus on one thing,

36:54his studies. A few days later, Ryudo is studying at prep school when he suddenly spots Maria there.

36:58He panics, hides, and tries to escape. In the process, he accidentally hits his head on a table,

37:03but somehow no one questions it. Just as he's about to get away, someone grabs him and pulls him back.

37:08It turns out to be a random guy who later introduces himself as Shugo Sakiya, a repeater.

37:13Shugo asks why Ryudo is running from Maria, so Ryudo tells him everything. Hearing from him,

37:17Shugo says he doesn't want Ryudo to end up like him, so he offers to help him deal with the

37:21situation.

37:22Ryudo quickly warms up to him and decides to trust him, even handing over his ID card. The next day,

37:27the teacher talks about the upcoming culture festival and asks for volunteers to join the

37:30committee. At first, no one steps up until Maria raises her hand. Then, unexpectedly, Luna does the

37:36same. And just like that, their plan to get closer to Maria finally starts moving. After Luna volunteers,

37:41Akari immediately raises her hand too. Then, without hesitation, she picks Ryudo to join them.

37:46Ryudo is happy to help, but he knows he has to choose one more person, so he picks Yusuke,

37:50low-key hoping to be a wingman, and pair him up with Akari. Later, Ryudo ends up in the same

37:55room

37:55as Luna and Maria for the pamphlet committee. He realizes this might actually be the perfect

37:59chance to help them get closer again. At first, things are polite, they introduce themselves,

38:03and Luna tries to start a conversation with Maria. But it quickly gets awkward when Maria doesn't

38:07really get what Luna is talking about since their interests are completely different.

38:11Maria is into video game commentary videos, which, surprisingly, is exactly what Ryudo likes too.

38:16Ryudo gets excited and jumps into the conversation, talking about his favorite commentator.

38:21But then he notices Luna just sitting there, completely lost, not having a clue of what

38:25they're talking about. The mood drops, and Ryudo feels stuck. He has no clue how to bring them

38:30together. Feeling defeated, he turns to Shugo for help. Shugo takes him out for ramen,

38:34and while they're eating, he starts opening up about his past. Shugo used to be a popular guy who

38:38messed around with girls, but that lifestyle ended up ruining his studies, forcing him to repeat a year.

38:44Before all that, though, he was actually a bald kid who focused on achievements.

38:47There was a girl who thought he was cool, and they started dating. Then he grew out his hair,

38:51and suddenly he became popular, but that popularity caused problems. The girl thought

38:55he was cheating on her, and everything fell apart. The next day, Ryudo, Luna, and Maria meet again for

39:00the pamphlet committee. This time, things get tense fast. Luna pushes for a pink, cute,

39:04girly design, while Maria shuts it down immediately and suggests something more neutral and futuristic

39:09instead. Neither of them is willing to back down, and Ryudo gets dragged into the middle and has to explain

39:13everything to the teacher. She understands both sides, but since the deadline is coming up,

39:17she tells Ryudo to make the final decision himself, making things worse for him. Later that night,

39:22while walking home, Ryudo runs into Maria at the train station. He lies, saying he just got back

39:26from shopping, and then Maria starts opening up. She tells him about her past, how she used to go to

39:31an expensive school, but after her parents divorced, she had to transfer. Now she can't help but feel

39:35jealous of Luna, who seems to have a better life. But she doesn't want that jealousy to turn into hate.

39:39Instead, she wants to love Luna. She wants her to be happy, and she's already accepted who she is.

39:44Hearing that really hits Ryudo, and it makes him believe there's still a real chance for Luna and

39:48Maria to reconnect. As they walk together, Ryudo suddenly trips and drops his bag. Maria notices

39:53his prep school books and casually reveals that she already knew that he went to the same prep school.

39:57Then she just walks away, leaving Ryudo completely stunned. Later, Ryudo gets home and texts Luna about

40:02everything. Luna doesn't know what to do, but Ryudo tells her to be patient. He believes Maria is trying

40:07to, but she just can't show it yet, and he's sure things will work out eventually.

40:11Then comes the sports festival, where Luna absolutely dominates. She wins race after race,

40:16fueled by Ryudo and her friends cheering her on. At one point, she even pulls Ryudo into a couple's

40:20race, and the two of them run together and win. In that moment, Ryudo feels it clearly that Luna is

40:25the only girl he wants to be with. Running beside her feels natural, like they're perfectly in sync,

40:29enjoying every second. Then suddenly, Nicole calls Luna, saying that her mom is here. At the same time,

40:34Maria and Ikari are getting ready for a cheerleading contest. Ikari is surprised Maria even signed up,

40:39but Maria just says she wants to try something new. When they head outside, Maria spots her mother

40:43watching proudly, but not her. Her mom is focused on Luna, who just made it into the final relay,

40:48and Maria runs away in pain. Meanwhile, her mother realizes that she hasn't seen her at all,

40:53and Luna assumes she'll show up soon. But when she doesn't, Luna and Ryudo go looking for her.

40:57Eventually, Ryudo finds Maria alone on the school rooftop. He tells her that her mom is waiting to see

41:01her perform, but Maria refuses to go. She admits she's hurt, seeing that her mom seems happier

41:06watching Luna than her. On top of that, she doesn't want people to know about her complicated

41:09relationship with Luna. She feels embarrassed and trapped, and Ryudo tries to comfort her,

41:14but she keeps her distance. Still, he doesn't back down. Then Maria finally says it, that she still

41:19has feelings for him. She knows she can't be with him, but she just wants to be free. Free to

41:23like who

41:23she wants, love who she wants, and she wants Ryudo to understand that. Ryudo is left speechless,

41:28but what they don't realize is that Luna hears everything, but she doesn't step in. Later on,

41:33the pamphlet designs are finally done, and now Ryudo has to choose, Luna's version or Maria's.

41:37The teacher refuses to decide leaving it all on him. Ryudo tries to avoid hurting anyone,

41:42but Luna can already tell what he's going to do, so he stops hesitating and makes his choice.

41:46He picks Maria's design, and just like that, the tension between Luna and Maria explodes.

41:51After everything that happens, Ryudo walks Luna home, and the vibe between them feels heavy,

41:55like something's about to break. Out of nowhere, Luna finally speaks up. She admits she's actually

42:00disappointed in herself, not just him. She confesses that she's been thinking a lot,

42:03and she's starting to realize that Ryudo might match Maria better than her.

42:07They think the same way. They like the same things. It just makes more sense.

42:11At first, Luna says she thought she liked Ryudo because they were so different,

42:14as it felt exciting, like something new. But now, she feels like those differences are only

42:18pushing them apart instead of bringing them closer. Then she brings up how Ryudo is always the one

42:23comforting her, always the one trying to fix things. To her, it starts to feel like their

42:27relationship is one-sided, like it's already decided how things will go. That thought overwhelms

42:32her. She gets emotional, turns away, and suddenly runs off, leaving Ryudo behind. Just like that,

42:38their relationship is put on hold, right on their four-month anniversary. Meanwhile, Maria is in her

42:44room, still stuck on what happened. She can't believe Ryudo chose her pamphlet design over Luna's,

42:49and it doesn't sit right with her. She feels like he only did it to be nice, and that thought

42:53brings

42:53back memories from her past. Ever since they were kids, she and Luna have always argued about the

42:57smallest things. Games, toys, and anything. But no matter what, Luna is always kind to her in the

43:03end, and she always gives in just to make Maria happy. That's the side of Luna Maria that truly

43:08admires, and she genuinely wants Luna to be happy with Ryudo, but at the same time, she feels like

43:12there's still something she has to do when it comes to him. A few days later, things seem to calm

43:16down a

43:17bit at school. Ryudo's teacher is really happy because Maria's pamphlet design turns out to be

43:22a huge success, and she even thanks Ryudo for being such a good leader and assumes everything

43:26with a committee is finally done. But Ryudo knows better, and that even if the project is over,

43:32the tension between him, Luna, and Maria is still there. Ryudo decides he wants to talk to Luna and

43:37tell her everything is finished, but when he sees her, she's already on the phone, speaking politely to

43:42someone. That alone makes his chest tighten. He starts overthinking, wondering if she's already

43:47moving on. He doesn't even get the chance to talk to her, and he ends up blaming himself for being

43:51too

43:51scared to try. Thinking Nicole might know something, Ryudo goes to her for answers. But the moment he

43:56brings up Luna, Nicole gives him this cold, almost scary look, like she's already accepted that Ryudo

44:01and Luna's relationship might not work out. Instead of getting angry, she just tells him that love is

44:05ridiculous, but somehow it still moves people forward. Later that day, Ryudo is walking home when

44:10Akari suddenly runs up to him. She drags him into a fast food place without much explanation. Once

44:15they sit down, she drops a bomb on him that she thinks Luna is doing compensated dating. Akari says

44:20she once saw Luna with an older guy, and she even noticed Luna getting an expensive bag that the guy

44:24bought for her. Ryudo is completely shocked. He can't believe it, and honestly, he doesn't want to.

44:30He refuses to think Luna would ever be a gold digger like the girls Kanye sang about. Akari adds that

44:34the

44:34guy isn't Mao, and it's someone in college, and yet just makes things worse. Ryudo starts worrying that

44:39Luna might be involved with someone who could take advantage of her. Still, deep down, he blames

44:44himself for everything that's happening, so he doesn't try to interfere right away. Instead, he

44:48thanks Akari for telling him and calls Shugo. The next day, Ryudo brings Shugo to the school festival,

44:53and Shugo immediately stands out where pretty much every girl there notices him. He clearly doesn't

44:58like being at school, but he agrees to help Ryudo figure out who this sugar daddy is. Then Akari shows

45:03up again, and the moment she sees Shugo, she points straight at him and tells Ryudo that he's the guy

45:07Luna is dating. Ryudo's world basically stops right there. Shugo is confused at first, but when he

45:12realizes they're talking about Luna, he sits down with Ryudo to clear things up. Ryudo, on the other

45:16hand, is already furious, thinking Shugo is one of Luna's exes. Shugo just laughs it off and explains

45:22the truth. Turns out, Luna is actually a friend of his ex-girlfriend, Nicole, and that's when

45:26everything clicks for Ryudo, that Shugo is the guy Nicole dated for two weeks, the one she used to

45:31talk about. Shugo gets embarrassed, but starts explaining how he met Luna. He says that she seemed

45:35desperate, but in a cute way, because she wanted to do something special for Nicole. So he decided

45:40to help her out, and that's how the whole misunderstanding with the sugar daddy thing

45:43even started. Then Shugo opens up more. He admits it's too late for him to get back with Nicole,

45:47because he cheated on her at his worst. She was the only person who liked him when he was at

45:51his lowest,

45:52and he knows going back now would just be pathetic. Still, he can't ignore how much he hurt her,

45:56or how much she's changed since they broke up. Ryudo sees through him, and he realizes Shugo isn't

46:01heartless, but that he's just ashamed. Ryudo starts rooting for them, believing they still

46:05have feelings for each other. Shugo is caught off guard by how sincere Ryudo is, and it makes

46:10him a little embarrassed. Before they can say anything else, Ren and Yusuke suddenly show up,

46:14telling Ryudo to hurry because Luna and Nicole are in trouble. Without wasting time,

46:17Ryudo grabs everyone and rushes over. At the same time, a couple of guys approach Luna and Nicole

46:21with freaky intentions. Nicole doesn't like their attitude at all, and steps in to protect Luna.

46:25She tries to leave with her, but the guys block their way. Nicole gets seriously angry,

46:29ready to fight if she has to, but just before things escalate, Ryudo appears out of nowhere.

46:33He walks straight up, grabs Luna, and pulls her away from the situation, but Nicole is still stuck

46:38there. The guys don't back off, and things start getting worse until Shugo suddenly shows up,

46:42and his presence alone scares them off instantly. Nicole is shocked to see him again. Then Shugo takes

46:47her away to safety, and the moment she's safe, Nicole breaks down crying. Seeing him again hits her hard,

46:52and Shugo gently hugs her, comforting her like before. Ren watches this, and realizes he

46:57doesn't stand a chance against Shugo. Meanwhile, Yusuke is completely overwhelmed by everything

47:01he just saw. The whole moment makes him realize how beautiful love can be, and it pushes him to

47:06finally confess to Akari. Ryudo and Ren are surprised, but they support him and go with him.

47:11Yusuke gathers his courage and confesses, only to get yelled at by Akari for even thinking he got a

47:15chance. She storms off, leaving him completely confused. Luna later explains to him that Akari is

47:20just sensitive and wants him to understand how serious relationships are for her. After everything,

47:25the boys hang out like they used to. They talk, laugh, and realize how much they've all changed.

47:30Still, they all agree Ryudo has come the farthest. He's the one who actually got a girlfriend.

47:34That thought immediately brings Luna back to his mind. Without hesitation, Ryudo stands up and runs

47:39off to find her. He knows they still have things left unsaid, and people notice him rushing around,

47:43but he doesn't care. Eventually, he finds Luna and finally gets a moment alone with her.

47:48Luna starts by explaining everything about Shugo, clearing up the misunderstanding.

47:52Then she thanks Ryudo for helping Nicole and Shugo get back together.

47:55But Ryudo shakes his head and tells her it's really because of her. She's the one who

47:58inspired him to act. Then Luna opens up again and says that she's been thinking a lot about

48:02their future. To her, love should feel natural, like being with the person you're truly meant

48:07to be with. Ryudo listens carefully, and he tells her that she's right, but also not completely.

48:11Because no matter what, he still wants to be with her. Not just now, but forever.

48:16Luna stays silent, not giving him an answer. A few weeks pass, and Ryudo and Luna start hanging

48:20out again. On the surface, things look normal, but there's still this awkward tension between them

48:24that neither of them can ignore. Ryudo hears that Nicole and Shugo are getting closer than ever,

48:29and Nicole even wants to take their relationship to the next level. Just hearing that makes Ryudo

48:33blush a little. Then he tells Luna about Yusuke and Ren, who are both feeling down after getting

48:38rejected by their crushes. Luna says she hopes all of them can hang out together again like before,

48:43and Ryudo agrees, but he's still worried about them. Later, Ryudo wants to take Luna somewhere new,

48:47somewhere they've never been before. But Luna doesn't want to get in the way of his prep school,

48:51so she decides to just go home instead. As she walks away, she turns back to look at him,

48:56but Ryudo doesn't look back. It makes it feel like he's losing interest again, and that thought

49:00sticks with her. The next day at school, Luna and Akari are chatting as usual when Nicole suddenly

49:04joins them. Luna gets excited and wants to hear all about Nicole's spicy night with Shugo,

49:09but then they notice that Nicole has been crying a lot lately. Eventually, she admits the truth that

49:14Shugo rejected her. He told her he needs to focus on his exams, and everyone is shocked.

49:18Ren starts to feel bad for Nicole, but she immediately shuts him down with a cold glare,

49:22clearly not wanting his pity. Later on, Ryudo goes to confront Shugo directly,

49:26wanting to know what really happened. Shugo doesn't hide it. He tells Ryudo the truth of

49:30how he broke things off with Nicole on purpose. He doesn't want her to end up like him, someone who

49:34messed things up and fell behind, but he wants her to enjoy her school life without being dragged down.

49:39Deep down, he believes Nicole will eventually move on, especially since she has good friends

49:43around her. At the same time, Luna is on the phone with Nicole. She starts opening up about her own

49:48situation, admitting that her relationship with Ryudo feels like it's falling apart. Talking about

49:53it makes her emotional, and she suddenly breaks down, realizing she should have been the one comforting

49:57Nicole instead. In the end, they decide to meet up and just cry together. During that moment,

50:02Luna tells Nicole that she's already decided on her relationship with Ryudo. Meanwhile, Ryudo is eating

50:07ramen with Shugo. He starts talking about Luna, and this time, he's completely honest about how he feels.

50:12He says he doesn't need any other close girlfriends because Luna alone has already changed his life

50:17for the better. She's the reason he's grown so much, and he's genuinely grateful that it's her. To him,

50:22losing Luna would be worse than losing. Anything else. Hearing that makes Shugo a little jealous.

50:27Later, as Ryudo is walking home, he runs into Maria. They walk together for a bit, but eventually,

50:32it's time to part ways. Before they separate, Ryudo says he doesn't want things to feel awkward

50:36between them anymore, and he wants them to just be casual. But Maria says the opposite. She thinks

50:41it's better if they stop talking completely because staying close would only hurt his relationship

50:45with Luna. Maria knows how kind Luna is, and she truly wants her to be happy. And to make that

50:49happen, she's willing to let go of the person she loves, Ryudo. Ryudo understands how much that

50:54decision hurts her, and before she leaves, he tells her something honest that she was his first love.

50:59That hits her hard, and she walks away in tears, trying to hold herself together as her heart breaks.

51:03Right after that, Ryudo calls Luna. There's something he wants to tell her. At the same time,

51:08Luna also wants to talk to him. But suddenly, Ryudo hears someone screaming. It's Maria. He runs back

51:13and finds out she's been mugged. Without thinking, he rushes her to the police station, while in all

51:18the chaos, he forgets to hang up the call with Luna, leaving her confused and worried. The police

51:22tell Ryudo to go home, while they handle things. Later, he calls Luna again, trying to explain why he

51:27was with Maria. But Luna says they should talk about it later, even though she's clearly upset.

51:32A few days later, they finally met at a park. Ryudo wants to clear everything up right away,

51:37and he doesn't want another misunderstanding. But before he can even finish, Luna cuts him off.

51:42She tells him she's been thinking a lot, and she thinks that they should break up. Ryudo goes quiet,

51:46so Luna keeps talking. She explains that she's noticed he hasn't been enjoying their time together

51:50lately. To her, it feels like they're forcing something that isn't working anymore. She thinks

51:55it's better to end things now, before they both get hurt even more. Still, she admits that everything

51:59they've been through together meant a lot to her, and she's glad it was with him. As they talk,

52:04they notice other couples around them, laughing and doing activities together. It reminds them of

52:09all the memories they shared. Then they see a kid playing with a toy car with his parents,

52:13and it brings back the dreams they once talked about for their future. That's when Ryudo breaks.

52:17He starts crying and finally speaks up. He tells Luna he doesn't want to break up. He gets emotional,

52:22even a little frustrated, and explains that what happened with Maria was just a misunderstanding,

52:26something she didn't need to worry about. Luna, overwhelmed, raises her voice too,

52:31admitting she doesn't even know what to do anymore. In that moment, Ryudo steps forward

52:35and hugs her tightly. He tells her that it's okay to make mistakes, as long as they face them

52:39together and learn from them, as it's what it means to grow up, what it means to be in a

52:43real

52:43relationship. Then he says something that catches her off guard. His final wish is to grow up and

52:47become an adult with her. That hits Luna deeply. She starts apologizing, realizing she might have been

52:52wrong too. They slowly lean closer, about to kiss, but suddenly the kid's toy car crashes straight

52:57into Ryudo's head. The moment completely breaks the tension, and they both burst out laughing.

53:01Just like that, everything softens, and they finally make up. Later, they find some privacy

53:06and seriously talk about what they need to fix in their relationship. This time, they understand each

53:10other better, and finally they share a real kiss. After that, Ryudo remembers something important,

53:15and he apologizes for not being able to bring Luna and Maria closer like he promised. But Luna shakes

53:20her head. She says she doesn't just want to be friends with Maria, she wants them to be sisters

53:24again. Then she shows him the earring she's been wearing, only half of a pair, with the other half

53:29belonging to Maria. Ryudo suddenly realizes that's what was stolen when Maria was mugged. Without

53:34wasting time, he takes Luna back to the place where it happened. After searching, he finally finds the

53:38missing earring, and he gives it to Luna so she can return it to Maria herself. The next day at

53:42school,

53:42the whole class is cheering for Maria after she wins the National English Award. Then, out of nowhere,

53:47Luna surprises everyone by announcing that Maria is her sister. Maria shyly confirms it, and then

53:53quickly pulls Luna outside to talk. Luna hands her the missing earring and shows her the matching

53:57half she kept all this time. Maria is stunned. She thought Luna had forgotten, but she didn't.

54:02Luna hugs her tightly and apologizes for not fixing things sooner. It's been a long time since they've

54:07hugged like that, and in that moment, they finally reconcile as sisters. From a distance,

54:11Ryudo watches everything, and as he stands there, he realizes something simple but important,

54:15that this winter is going to feel warm because he has Luna by his side. A few weeks later,

54:19Ryudo and Luna are finally going on a winter holiday date. Luna is in such a good mood that

54:23she literally shouts about how much she loves him, which instantly makes Ryudo blush. Then,

54:28Luna brings up Christmas Eve and says she wants to spend it with him. Ryudo gets excited right away,

54:33thinking this might be the moment he's been hoping for, but that excitement quickly dies when Luna

54:36explains her actual plan, where she just wants him to accompany her that day, which is not what he

54:41expected at all. Later, Luna opens up about what she really wants to do. She tells him about her

54:46operation, which is basically her plan to bring her parents back together. She wants her family to live

54:51under one roof again, her, her parents, and Maria, just like before. She shows Ryudo everything she's

54:57prepared, and instead of hesitating, he agrees right away, wanting to help her make it happen.

55:02A few days later, Luna is writing letters to her parents, and Maria is right there helping her.

55:07Seeing the two of them working together like that makes Ryudo genuinely happy.

55:10Then something unexpected happens. Yusuke walks into class looking completely different.

55:15He's had a full glow-up, and suddenly he's getting a lot of attention. Ryudo can't believe it,

55:20and even Akari is blushing when she sees him, comparing him to her favorite idol.

55:24She quickly tells everyone, including Ryudo, that she really likes Yusuke now.

55:28Luna suggests she should just go for it, but Akari hesitates because of how things went the last time

55:33they talked. Meanwhile, Ren notices that Nicole isn't reacting the same way as everyone else.

55:37Instead of joining in, she quietly walks away. Ren follows her up to the rooftop and finds her

55:42staring at her phone, thinking about deleting Shugo's number. Ren tries to talk with her,

55:47but Nicole shuts him down immediately, saying she already has a boyfriend.

55:50That answer stings, but what they don't know is that Ryudo overhears everything.

55:55Watching his friends deal with their own feelings makes him realize that everyone is trying to move

55:59forward in their own way. When Christmas Eve arrives, Ryudo is stuck at prep school studying.

56:03Out of nowhere, he remembers he's going to meet Luna's father later. He starts practicing how to

56:08introduce himself, getting all nervous about it, only for Luna to suddenly catch him in the act,

56:13which completely embarrasses him. Later that night, they head to the restaurant where Luna had planned

56:17everything. Her mother is surprised to see them there, and Luna and Maria explain their plan.

56:22Even though her mother isn't in the mood to meet their father, she agrees to go along with it for

56:26her daughter's sake. Then Luna's father shows up, but not alone. He brings another woman with him

56:30and casually introduces her as someone he plans to marry. In that moment, everything falls apart.

56:35Luna breaks down in tears, seeing that her entire plan, her biggest wish, is all gone.

56:40The dinner ends right there, and everyone leaves, leaving Luna alone with Ryudo. He tries to comfort

56:45her, but she's too overwhelmed to even respond properly. Eventually, he walks her home, but the

56:50silence between them is heavy. Seeing how upset she is, Ryudo thinks about leaving, but Luna asks him to

56:55stay. He knows things could get complicated, but he agrees anyway. At one point, the lights accidentally go out,

57:00and the atmosphere suddenly feels tense. Ryudo gets the wrong idea for a second, thinking Luna might

57:05want something more. But then he realizes the truth that she's actually sick. Immediately, he shifts

57:10into caring mode. He helps her into bed and stays by her side, taking care of her, which is the

57:14first

57:14time he gets to see her sleeping so peacefully, and for some reason, that moment means a lot to him.

57:19At the same time, Ren is outside the restaurant where Nicole works. He follows her, but she suddenly

57:23runs off like she forgot something. She heads straight to Ryudo's prep school and starts searching

57:27every classroom. Eventually, she finds Shugo. Without holding back, she tells him she's willing

57:32to wait for him, that she wants them to date again and fall in love properly this time. Then she

57:37turns

57:37and leaves. Shugo is shocked and runs after her. He can't believe she came all that way just to say

57:42that. When he catches up to her, he gently wraps his scarf around her, clearly moved by what she said.

57:47From a distance, Ren watches everything. Instead of feeling bitter, he finally accepts that he never

57:51really had a chance with Nicole. With that, he quietly walks away. Back home, everyone spends Christmas Eve in

57:57their own way. Ren plans to play games with Yusuke. Akari slowly starts realizing her feelings for

58:02Yusuke, and Maria keeps worrying about Luna. But in the end, it all circles back to Ryudo, who falls

58:07asleep next to Luna, staying true to his promise to be there for her until morning. The next day,

58:12they spend Christmas morning together. Luna gives Ryudo a gift, a small pouch filled with amulets.

58:16Then Ryudo surprises her by dressing up as Santa, which makes her laugh. But he also gives her something

58:21more meaningful, a pair of matching earrings to go with her moonstone ring. Luna starts tearing up,

58:25overwhelmed with happiness. In that moment, she realizes something important, that her father

58:29doesn't have to be her Santa anymore. And Ryudo has become that person for her. And because of that,

58:34she finally accepts her father's happiness too. Meanwhile, Ryudo is just glad to see her smile

58:39again. For him, that's all that matters. Later that night, Luna calls Nicole. She tells her everything

58:44that happened on Christmas Eve, especially how Ryudo stayed by her side and took care of her. But

58:49something lingers in her mind, which is that Ryudo didn't try anything weird, even when she was

58:53asleep. Nicole reminds her that's just who Ryudo is, someone who's kind and someone who truly loves

58:58her. Luna agrees. And after hanging up, she quietly realizes something for herself that Ryudo isn't

59:03just someone she's dating, but he is her first true love. Comment down below, first true love,

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