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The track team is training.

Kazushi pushes himself too hard and injures his knee, but insists on continuing to train despite the pain.

During an intense practice, Kazushi collapses from his injury and is taken to the nurse's office.

Kazushi admits his knee injury is serious and begs you to keep it a secret so he can continue training.

Kazushi is absent from practice, likely due to the injury he is trying to hide.

Kazushi reveals he was at the hospital getting x-rays and asks you again to keep his injury a secret.

Kazushi is again absent from practice, continuing to hide his worsening condition from the team.

Kazushi's knee gives out after school. He refuses help, but you help him walk, earning his deep trust.

Yuko gives you a message from Kazushi, asking you to meet him at Iwatodai Station.

Kazushi confesses his injury could be permanent and reveals he promised his injured nephew he would win nationals.

Kazushi is criticized by teammates for slowing down, and he decides he must risk permanent injury for his nephew.

Kazushi reveals his secret to the coach. Yuko and the team confront him, and he confesses everything.

The coach forces Kazushi to the nurse's office after noticing his limp, and you and Yuko follow.

Cornered, Kazushi confesses his promise to his nephew. His teammates support him, and the coach allows him to continue training.

The coach orders the team to watch over Kazushi. After practice, Kazushi asks you to eat with him.

While helping Kazushi to a ramen shop, he worries about becoming a burden and deepens his trust in you.

Despite his injury, Kazushi continues to train, and the team helps him with massages.

Kazushi decides to have surgery, giving up on the meet but deciding to start rehab with his nephew.

You join the track team and meet Kazushi, who declares himself your rival and mentor.

Your homeroom teacher convinces you to join a sports club, leading you to the track team.

You participate in the track team's practice, working hard with Kazushi.

You bond with Kazushi at practice, but he is occasionally absent due to his injury.

You watch the girls' volleyball team practice.

You join the volleyball club and meet its serious leader, Rio Iwasaki.

Rio's passion for volleyball alienates the other club members, leaving you to practice with her alone.

Rio's teammates abandon practice for a group date, causing a major argument and her isolation.

Rio admits to you that she doesn't understand romance and gets irritated when her teammates abandon volleyball.

Rio's childhood friend Kenji flirts with the absent club advisor, making Rio reflect on the nature of love.

Rio overhears Kenji with the advisor and breaks down, realizing for the first time that she's in love with him.

The club reconciles, and Rio confesses her love for Kenji, surprising everyone and mending the team's bond.

Encouraged by her friends, Rio confesses to Kenji and is happy to learn he likes her as much as ramen.

The volleyball team is now united and having fun. Rio has matured and is a better leader.

Rio gives you her old volleyball book, thanking you for helping her find joy in the sport and in life.

You practice volleyball with the club.

Rio tells you she's pursuing a volleyball scholarship, crediting you for giving her the courage to dream.

You practice with the volleyball club and feel your bond with Rio growing.