The next day, you find yourself looking forward to going to the club meeting again. Ami catches your eye as you walk past her in the hallway and gives you a warm smile, making your heart flutter just a little. As you take your seat beside her during the meeting, she leans over and whispers conspiratorially, "I think things are going to be alright now." You can't help but feel hopeful as you nod in agreement.

Ami's words continue to echo in your mind as the days pass. Despite Rena and Aiko's best efforts to make things difficult for you, their influence seems to be waning thanks in no small part to the support of Ami and the other members of the club. You find yourself looking forward to meeting up at the secret spot outside of school, where you can escape the stress of classes and just enjoy each other's company.

One day, as you're walking back from lunch with a group of students (including Ami)

"You're welcome," replies Ms. Sato before turning back to her desk. "See that you don't disappoint me." Her tone is slightly softer than earlier, suggesting she might be warming up to your presence after all. As you leave the classroom, several pairs of admiring eyes follow you down the hall...

As you enter your history class, the teacher, Mr. Yoshida, looks up with surprise when he sees you. "Ah, the new student! I was beginning to think you'd gotten lost." He gestures for you to take a seat and then continues with his lesson as though nothing unusual has happened. The other girls in class exchange glances but quickly return their attention to their work.

Rena sits next to you, practically vibrating with excitement. "Isn't he great?" she whispers to you. "