These two episodes introduce a new character, Saijou Mariya. Takeo is assigned to be the anchor to the class running relay race. Saijou is called in at the last minute to fill in as the second to last leg of the relay. However, she is not exactly a gazelle. Takeo volunteers to coach her running. Yamato is jealous, but tries to keep it under control. Saijou falls during the race, but Takeo encourages her and manages to win the race even after her fall. His coolness wins Saijou over. But she finds out about Yamato. She still hangs around him a bit and calls him out alone...to confess her desire to his "disciple." A confused but honored Takeo says yes. But others, (AKA Suna) can see through Saijou. He warns her she is only hurting herself by hanging around as a third wheel. She eventually confesses, and Takeo turns her down gently. Saijou cries in the park and Suna consoles her with tissues and words of encouragement. Wouldn't it be nice if they got together? Hmm. Takeo realizes how much she loves Yamato and reassures her that she is the only one for him. Takeo is troubled that Saijou is hurt, but Saijou is still friendly with Takeo the next day which makes him happy. What a well-adjusted, healthy ending. Anyway, I sobbed when she sobbed so it was a moving episode that I empathized with. Suna is again some sort of love guru. He needs a love interest, fast.
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