Episode Title:
Prickly and Giddy
Episode Description:
Mitsumi signs up for volleyball in the upcoming class matches. Being unathletic, she asks a reluctant Mika to give her lessons. During the practice sessions, Mika notices Mitsumi standing up to some abrasive seniors and appreciating the people who help her. Mika learns Mitsumi asked her specifically because she considers Mika a harsh but honest hard-working person. On the day of the class match, Mitsumi's volleyball team wins the first few matches. The girls head over to the boys' basketball match, and Mitsumi is too embarrassed to approach Shima in front of so many cheering girls. When Kanechika observes Shima may be feeling lonely despite being popular, Mitsumi recalls how Shima approached her and became her friend. She returns to the match and gives Shima some pickled vegetables she made.
