In Episode 22 of , titled "Ōtani Says It's Over!", the tension between Risa and Otani reaches a breaking point due to external pressures and misunderstandings. Key Plot Points

: To spend more time with Otani, Risa takes a job at a restaurant across from his prep school. There, she meets Kohori , a fellow fan of the musician Umibozu.

: Struggles with a sense of abandonment as everyone moves toward their future goals. Her friendship with Kohori is strictly platonic from her side, though it causes the rift with Otani.

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: His irritability and focus on exams make him emotionally distant, leading to his quick decision to break up when he sees Kohori kiss Risa.

: While friends like Nobu and Nakao have clear plans, Risa feels aimless. Otani is stressed and attending prep classes for university entrance exams, leaving little time for their relationship.

: Introduced as a refreshing new personality for Risa, his forwardness serves as a catalyst for the episode's climax.