The chapter opens in the aftermath of the cultural festival’s emotional fallout. Jirou sits alone in the dimly lit practical training room, staring at the second button of his uniform—the one he didn’t give to Akari. The silence is deafening. Flashbacks to Shiori’s quiet confession and Akari’s tearful smile intercut the present, reminding us that Jirou’s indecision has hurt not only himself but both girls who care for him.
The comment catches Mika off‑guard. She fidgets with her cup, and the panel zooms in on her clenched hand. The internal monologue shows her battling the fear that she might have settled for a safe marriage rather than an adventurous love. fuufu ijou koibito miman chapter 80