Adachi and Shimamura

Shimamura just happens to run into Adachi's mom at the gym and they have an awkward encounter. Later on, Shimamura invites Adachi to karaoke with Hino and Nagafuji.

Adachi tries to ask Shimamura if she'd like to hang out on Christmas, but has a very hard time getting the words out. Meanwhile, Shimamura wonders why Adachi's been acting so weird lately.

Adachi asks Hino to help her find a Christmas gift for Shimamura and Adachi and Shimamura finally hang out on Christmas.

The girls welcome the new year and Adachi seems to be acting weird again. She later tries to ask Shimamura if she'd want to hang out on Valentine's Day.

Adachi tries to figure out what kind of chocolate to give to Shimamura. Later on, the girls go to Nagafuji's house to play a game.

Valentine's Day finally arrives and Adachi and Shimamura hang out as promised. But this time, it's actually Shimamura that has a surprise in store for Adachi.

Adachi and Shimamura start a new school year and Adachi is nervous to see if they actually end up in the same class. They do end up the same class, but as Adachi tries to get closer to Shimamura, others get in the way.

Adachi decides that she does want to spend time with Shimamura and builds up the courage to approach her again.

Adachi seems very adamant about wanting to spend the night at Shimamura's house.