Ishimori begins her second day of school with the quiet fear that the events of the previous day might have been just a beautiful dream. However, when she hesitantly directs a "Hello" at Miura, she suddenly finds herself in the middle of a casual conversation with him and his friends. This unexpected moment gives her the sense of belonging she had longed for so deeply.

In gym class, she faces a familiar challenge once again: participate or withdraw. Instead of passively staying on the sidelines, she lets herself be guided by Miura's encouragement and dares to join the game. To her own surprise, she scores a precise basketball shot—a small but significant victory that further fuels her desire for change.

But the day takes a dark turn when old tormentors harass her. Remembering Miura's advice, Ishimori overcomes her fear and calls out to him for help. Without hesitation, he steps protectively in front of her, drives off the attackers, and reassures her that he will support her no matter how small her wish may be.

Ishimori's feelings for Miura begin to grow, yet at the same time, she worries about being a burden to him. Later, Miura seeks her out after school and transforms her disliked nickname into a quiet but profound message of encouragement. This gesture touches Ishimori deeply. She gathers new courage to move forward, determined to one day reveal her true feelings.