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Iori asks if she only cares because Shiroyama is in the Jazz band, which causes a furious Setouchi to lunge at her, though her friends hold her back. While her friends insult her, Setouchi then demands Iori make the StuCS forfeit their competition with the Jazz band. Inaba states they don't need her help and telepathically transmits to Taichi that there's nothing they can't accomplish together, though Taichi expresses his doubts.Įlsewhere, Iori is cornered by Setouchi and her posse who accuse Iori of making Taichi defend her, though Iori again states it's none of Setouchi's business. The pair wonder why Fujishima herself never defended Iori, but the class representative states her job is to nourish and observe her classmates from afar, giving assistance when they need it. Just as Inaba orders Taichi to consolidate with her first next time, Fujishima suddenly appears, complimenting Taichi's selfless action. Outside, Inaba berates Taichi for recklessly sacrificing himself, though Taichi insists he had to do something and muses how Yui told him he doesn't help people nearly as much as he used to. Inaba gives Taichi a punch for his troubles before dragging him away. Taichi's lie works and most of the dissent toward Iori is directed at him. Unable to stand watching Iori's reputation suffer, Taichi declares to the class that Iori's behavior is his fault lying that he forced himself on her and that she has been upset ever since. The next day at school, Taichi and Inaba observe Setouchi and her friends slandering Iori. Taichi defends Iori's reputation at all costs. Frustrated, Iori tries to tune out her friends' sentiments, feeling she does not deserve to feel their hopeful emotions. Elsewhere, Iori receives optimistic telepathic transmissions from Yui and Taichi, declaring they will save her. Later, while Taichi and Yui buy supplies for their presentation, they reaffirm that they will find a way to help Iori, Yui reminding Taichi to not give up. The StuCS's advisor then comments on Iori's absence, depressing the group. Everyone is surprised that Gotou actually had something insightful to say, much to his annoyance. Suddenly, Gotou enters the room and expresses how proud he is of the StuCS's efforts, claiming that hard work always pays off. However, Yui admits she's still worried if all five of them will be around to present. That matter aside, everyone agrees that their presentation is coming along wonderfully and that they have a chance of beating the Jazz band club. The StuCS's presentation comes along nicely.īack at the clubroom, Yui stresses over how they need to complete their presentation before finals week begins and Aoki expresses anxiety over his grades, though his friends provide no sympathy. Suddenly, Inaba receives a call from Yui, telling her and Taichi to return and help finish up the club presentation.
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The episode begins with Inaba reflecting over the criticism she received at Iori's hands, which she feels she deserved, though Taichi disagrees, saying she had no right to go that far.