(W/A) Ryo Minenami When Gen reveals a shocking secret about Reiji's mother, he kicks into high gear in his determination to save her. But does she really need saving? Then, Reiji finds it's not as easy to extricate himself from his illicit affair with his teacher as it was to fall into it. Plus, he and his nerdy friend Chako grow closer...and closer...

(W/A) Ryo Minenami Now that Ms. Shiba and Chako have each found out about the other's relationship with Reiji, things get ugly. While Chako's parents tighten their stranglehold on her, Rei's mother, Yuko, secretly meets with Gen and Esemori. And then, Ms. Shiba makes Yuko a reprehensible offer...

(W/A) Ryo Minenami Author Kosaku Esemori met Reiji's mother when he first arrived in their miserable backwater as a teenager, which begs the question: who is Reiji and his abusive older brother's real father? Then, it turns out Reiji and Nagi aren't the only ones in town with suicidal ideation. Is it true that a double suicide unites two souls as one? (Hint: The answer is no.)

(W/A/CA) Ryo Minenami As Reiji and his mother recover in the hospital from their injuries, they receive a series of visitors with differing agendas: Gen, Esemori, and Chako. Then Nagi is attacked! Plus, Gen not only reveals a dark secret from his past but makes a surprising love confession... For mature audiences.

(W/A) Ryo Minenami As Gen lays plans to get rid of pop idol Nagi, Ms. Shiba continues to meddle in Reiji's life, Chako's unshakable optimism takes a hit, and we learn the real reason no one dares to skip town. Plus, Reiji's older brother finally emerges from his room.