: In a surprising twist, Haru responds that while he loves her, his feelings might be "different" from hers, creating a complex emotional gap between them.
: Haru, Asako, and Sasayan get permission to keep their rooster, Nagoya, at school. They build a chicken coop with the help of Haru’s "punk" friends, showing a rare moment of cooperation and social bonding for Haru.
: Critics often highlight the refreshing lack of "will-they-won't-they" games, as both leads are unusually blunt about their feelings compared to other shoujo protagonists.