Ep 12. Ohashi High School Cultural Festival 2

It's time for the Ohashi High School Cultural Festival, and the second years have decided to put on a cafe for their class booth. Taiga and Ryuuji are in charge of the event, and they start off by practicing their waitressing skills with the help of Minori and Ami.

During the preparations for the festival, Ryuuji overworks himself and ends up getting sick. Taiga decides to take care of him, and they spend the night together at his house. As they bond, they both start to realize their growing feelings for each other.

The next day, the festival is in full swing, and the cafe is a success. Taiga and Ryuuji continue to grow closer, and Ryuuji finally confesses his love to Taiga. However, Taiga freaks out and runs away.

Feeling confused and lost, Taiga goes to the school's rooftop to think. There, she has a heart-to-heart with Kitamura, who reveals his true feelings for her. Taiga is shocked, but she realizes that her heart belongs to Ryuuji.

Meanwhile, Ami confronts Minori about her true feelings for Ryuuji. Minori admits that she has been trying to deny her feelings because she doesn't want to ruin her friendship with Taiga. Ami tells her that she needs to be honest with herself and confront her feelings head-on.

As the festival comes to an end, Taiga finally confronts Ryuuji about her feelings. After some hesitation, Ryuuji reciprocates her feelings, and they share a kiss. However, their happiness is short-lived as they realize that they still have to face the challenges of their complicated relationships with their friends.

Overall, this episode is a pivotal one for the development of both Taiga and Ryuuji's relationship. It is also a turning point for Minori and her feelings towards Ryuuji. The Ohashi High School Cultural Festival serves as a backdrop for the characters' emotional journeys, and it is a memorable episode that leaves a lasting impact on the audience.