Katsuya realizes that he has feelings for Honda, but is wary about telling him.

When Minoru gets Katsuya something for his birthday, Katsuya is intent on returning the favor.

Aki surprises Katsuya with something special on Christmas.

Katsuya visits Taichi at work on his birthday.

Aki refuses to let Katsuya leave because he wants to spend the day with him.

Katsuya becomes impatient when Midou isn't open with him about what he wants.

When Midou gets sick, he's keen on avoiding Katsuya for obvious reasons, but that doesn't quite work out.

Midou assumes the worse when he walks in on Katsuya and Fujita in an awkward situation.

When Katsuya gets home late from work, Aki is excited to finally spend time with him, but is disappointed to find out that Katsuya still has work to attend to. Undeterred, Aki intends to find a way to spend time with Katsuya no matter what.

Minoru wants to please Katsuya to the best of his ability and Katsuya is grateful for his efforts, so when Katsuya overhears others speaking poorly of Minoru, he doesn't take it too well.

As Katsuya enjoys a night to himself, he is approached by unwanted company.

Taichi is enthusiastic to take his relationship with Katsuya to the next level, but Katsuya is reluctant to do so.

Honda is enthusiastic to try out a new hobby with Katsuya.

Honda makes plans with Katsuya, but by doing so, he offends the other.

After their incident from a year ago, Midou finally confesses that he loves Katsuya.

Katsuya intends to spend his day off with Midou, to which Midou complies, yet ends up regretting it in the end.

Angry at Midou's inability to obey his request, Katsuya threatens to take advantage of a tired, vulnerable Midou, though in the end, Katsuya realizes that he's only concerned for Midou's wellbeing.

Aki asks Minoru out on a date, but Minoru is reluctant to accept.

Katsuya wants Minoru to be happy for his birthday, but Minoru is already happy just by being with him.

When Katsuya decides to embarrass Midou, Midou doesn't take it lightly, especially when Fujita is dragged into it.

Katsuya is upset with Megane, so Taichi advises him to be more assertive.

Katsuya helps warm Aki up when he's cold on the way home from their date.

Katsuya has a nightmare in which he hurts Midou, so Midou reassures him.

After Minoru gets sick on New Years Eve, Katsuya decides to stay home with him and keep him company.

Aki is determined to get Katsuya a great birthday present.