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Mr. Morooka forces the protagonist to join the Student Health Association.

The protagonist meets Naoki Konishi, Saki's brother, who is hostile and grieving.

Naoki reluctantly continues his duties, feeling isolated from others.

Other students gossip about Naoki receiving special treatment, causing an awkward atmosphere.

Naoki gives the protagonist his sister's handkerchief, a small gesture of friendship.

Naoki reveals his name and apologizes for his initial hostility, opening up about his loneliness.

Naoki discusses the suffocating pity from neighbors and questions what it means to live an 'admirable life'.

Naoki shares funny stories to mask his pain but is hurt by gossiping housewives.

A neighbor scolds Naoki for not helping at home; the protagonist defends him.

Naoki considers quitting school to work at the family liquor store, feeling he has no other choice.

Naoki's parents reject his plan to quit school, leaving him confused about his purpose.

Naoki feels he is 'stagnating' and asks the protagonist to visit Junes with him.

At Junes, Yosuke and the protagonist help Naoki confront his grief and his sister's memory.

Naoki visits the crime scene and finally allows himself to cry, accepting his sadness.

Naoki resolves to help his family and live on, gifting the protagonist a receipt as a bond.