### Ichijou Ai's Story
★ Ai's parents got married mainly for family connections. Her dad wanted the Ichijou family name (which was famous), and her mom agreed to bring honor to her family. They actually loved each other since childhood, though.
★ Ai’s parents always cheered for her school successes. But one vacation day, her dad canceled last minute for work. Ai was upset, but her mom drove them alone for "family time."
★ In a tunnel, a landslide crushed their car. Ai woke up trapped, hearing her mom groan in pain. Her mom urged Ai to escape: "Find help! Don’t worry about me!"
★ Rescuers pulled Ai out but couldn’t save her mom. At the hospital, Ai learned her mom died. Her dad became cold and distant.
★ Media called Ai the "Miracle Child," but jealous classmates spread awful rumors: "She lived because her mom died for her."
★ Heartbroken and bullied, Ai moved to a faraway high school. Alone in her despair, she almost jumped off the school roof—but Eiji saved her, risking his own life. His kindness made her fall for him.
### Miyuki's Mom Confronts Her
★ At the hospital, Kondo’s dad (a rich official) offered Miyuki’s mom "hush money" for the love-hotel scandal. She refused angrily, feeling insulted. He left cash secretly anyway.
★ Miyuki’s mom stared at her, disappointed: "Why cheat on Eiji? Do you like stealing boyfriends?" Miyuki stayed silent, too ashamed to answer. Her mom sent her home immediately.
### Endou Kazuki’s Revenge Plan
★ Endou (Kondo’s past victim) wasn’t satisfied after getting Kondo arrested. He wanted to
destroy Kondo’s life completely.
★ Years ago, Kondo stole Endou’s girlfriend, Eri—a top student who became obsessed with Kondo. She dumped Endou, ruined her grades, and got kicked out of her home. Endou dropped out of school for a year until Eiji helped him recover. Now, he’d protect Eiji at all costs.
★ Endou anonymously faxed scandal photos of Kondo/Miyuki to the school and soccer club. He left copies near the clubroom, smirking as panic spread.
★ When his friend Satoshi asked if he needed help, Endou brushed him off—but knew Satoshi suspected his revenge plot.
### Soccer Club Panic (Watanabe’s View)
★ The team found scandal photos before a big match: Kondo/Miyuki at the love hotel + Kondo’s arrest. They realized they’d bullied
innocent Eiji based on lies. Fear spread—they’d get expelled!
★ Kondo walked in, and Watanabe yelled: "Explain this!" Kondo lied ("Not me!"), then boasted: "You can’t win without me!" He even bragged, "My dad’s an official—nothing will happen to me!"
★ They lost badly. Trust shattered, the team blamed each other for the photo leak.
### Endou’s Next Move
★ Watching the soccer team lose, Endou felt satisfied but planned more. He knew Kondo would seek comfort with another girl—likely Eri (Endou’s ex).
★ Endou photographed Kondo entering Eri’s house and sent it to Miyuki.
### Miyuki’s Regret
★ Miyuki missed Eiji terribly. She told herself the fling with Kondo was "just a high school thing" and dreamed Eiji would take her back after graduation.
★ When caught cheating, she picked Kondo to avoid losing both boys.
★ But after getting photos of Kondo with Eri, Miyuki finally saw the truth: Kondo played her. She ignored his calls.
### Eri’s Breaking Point
★ Kondo ruined Eri’s life. She was a star student until he seduced her. She dumped Endou (her childhood sweetheart), failed school, and got disowned by her family—all for Kondo.
★ Seeing photos of Kondo with Miyuki—wearing
her necklace—Eri snapped. She decided to end her life… but first, she’d drag Kondo down with her.
### Ai vs. Miyuki Showdown
★ After learning how badly Miyuki hurt Eiji, Ai confronted her: "You broke Eiji so much he almost killed himself!"
★ Miyuki cried, "I never stopped loving Eiji! Kondo was a mistake!"
★ Ai fired back: "Your lies almost destroyed him." Shocked, Miyuki sobbed apologies.
★ Later, Ai saw Eiji reject Miyuki coldly: "I love someone else now." Relieved, Ai ran to Eiji afterward.
### Teacher Takayanagi’s Investigation
★ Mr. Takayanagi got anonymous photos of Kondo/Miyuki. He met the principal, vowing to protect Eiji and find the sender.
★ He recognized Eiji in a viral video where two teens saved an old man. Tracking down the YouTuber, he learned police had the full video—proving Eiji was
attacked by Kondo while trying to talk to Miyuki.
★ Enraged, Eiji’s mom filed a police report against Kondo.
### School Assembly Explosion
★ At a school meeting, the principal announced:
- ⚠️
Bad news: Police are investigating violence against a student (Eiji).
- ✨
Good news: Eiji and Ai will get bravery awards for saving a life!
★ Students were shocked—how could a "hero" be a "bully"?
★ Miyuki fainted from guilt. Kondo fled the gym. Teacher Takayanagi thought:
Running makes you look guiltier.
★ In the nurse’s office, Miyuki confessed everything to Takayanagi: the cheating, the lies, causing Eiji’s bullying and near-suicide.
### Social Media Justice
★ Ai posted online: "You all know who the real liar is now."
★ After Miyuki’s fainting and Kondo’s escape, students finally believed Eiji. Former classmates defended him: "He was always kind!"
### 🌟 End Notes:
- Secret Mastermind: The lit club president is pulling Kondo’s strings (foreshadowed!).
- Endou’s New Hope: His childhood friend Yumi (who stood by him after Eri’s betrayal) still loves him. They reunited.
