By the end of the episode, a rumor spreads through school that Tsutomu and Mariko have broken up, leaving Mikako and her friend Risa stunned and uncertain about where things stand in their complicated social circle.
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A flashback shows a 6-year-old Mikako piercing her own ears when she was lonely, a habit she uses to mask sadness or reclaim control over her life. By the end of the episode, a rumor
Feeling neglected and unable to process her growing jealousy, Mikako decides to change her appearance to match the "cool" image of the girls Tsutomu seems to be attracted to. She dyes her hair blonde—a "transformation" that shocks her friends at Yazawa School for the Arts. She dyes her hair blonde—a "transformation" that shocks