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Ch A1: Hikaru is returning back to New York, after her failed audition. However, under false pretenses, she ends up in the limo driven by these two strange guys. What do they plan to do with her?

The beginning of the end... the event that started it all! It is the infamous breakup scene between Hikaru and Darling. Hikaru is utterly crushed by the turn of events which has befallen upon here. Who would be there for her now?

Yuusaku looks forward to the upcoming school year, where he would finally get his chance at Hikaru. However, will fate intervene or thwart his dreams once again?

The Hino family is moving: the worst possible thing that could possibly happen to Yuusaku and his chances with Hikaru. Now he has to make his final goodbyes to his friends and city he was raised in. Is this the end of the road for Yuusaku?

Yuusaku finds trouble in adapting to his new home in Hokkaido. Being totally shunned by his classmates, he feels like a stranger, empty and alone all by himself. But will a special somone come walking back into his life?

Remembering the painful memory of being bullied when he was little, Yuusaku comes to the aid of freshman. However, will it cost him, as he confronts the school's gang leader?

Will Yuusaku finally get his chance with Hikaru now that Kyosuke is out of the picture, or will he be thwarted again by another rival?

Hikaru and Yuusaku are at odds with each other again, and this time, it drives Yuusaku over the edge. Will he now align himself with the bad elements in school?

Killer midterms are coming up for the academically conscious Yuusaku and Hikaru who still aren't on speaking terms after that incident. Meanwhile, is trouble brewing between two rival factions?

Something strange has entered Yuusaku's system, and now he's acting very strange. Could it because of the Halloween festivities, or could it be something deeper? And will his "split" personality sit well with Hikaru?

Yuusaku is still recovering from the effects of those pills. Kaori starts to make the moves on Yuusaku. Last, both Muroke and Yuusaku go "spying" on the competition.

The major karate competition between rival high schools is upcoming. Yet hapless Yuusaku is stuck between that and attending Hikaru's final audition. What will he do?

The meeting of rival gang leaders highlights this episode. What are each of the hidden intentions? Meanwhile, Yuusaku, once again, involuntarily makes himself a human guinea pig!

Yuusaku's unexplicable behavior causes havoc in the lives of two women. Meanwhile, an elaborate trap is being set, but by whom?

Hikaru and Yuusaku return back to the place of broken dreams. Can they both come to terms with their feelings as they finally confront Madoka and Kyosuke?

Hikaru has already made her decision and wants to tell Yuusaku about it. Yet mysteriously Yuusaku is avoiding her and everyone else. Why?

Yuusaku has already made a new commitment and is moving on. So has Hikaru, or so it seems. Last, Ryoga and company is planning for a quick exit out of Hokkaido.

Yuusaku is finally back at the sport which made him known among his peers. He also finally remembers the repressed memories of the woman of his dreams. Could it be Kaori?

Ryoga is making the final rounds before leaving around Valentine's day, where everyone's head is not quite right, especially Muroke. Will V-Day end up a tragedy for others?

Ryoga and Kaori is gone and there is a feeling of emptiness felt by everyone. Meanwhile, Toro is planning something sinister for the whole community.

Without Ryoga's leadership, the Sakurai gang is very vulnerable. Will they be able to survive Toro's challenge?

Yuusaku has suffered a bizarre injury which has effectively put an end to his karate career. He is thoroughly devastated and is sulking away. Meanwhile, Hikaru is alone by herself on the class field trip around Hokkaido until she is confronted by...

We resume on with the class trip where Hikaru has a strange premonition dream of possibly the future. But that's the least of her worries for the greatest moment in her life is about to come up: the lead in the Downtown Cats play production!

Hikaru has finally reached an important decision in deciding what to do with her life. Yuusaku, on the other hand has his hands full with the Sakurai gang and the impending doom ahead...

The resounding conclusion to this book! This story will outline the end of innocence for both Hikaru and Yuusaku. Explains one of the main key details in Book A. The masterpiece of this book!