Episode 9: Regret and Satisfaction

Takagi receives a one-week suspension after striking Ishizawa, leaving Mashiro concerned enough to visit him. During the visit, Mashiro discovers that Takagi has created far more story concepts than the few he submitted. He also learns that Miyoshi and Aiko Iwase both love Takagi; although he returns their feelings, Takagi refuses a relationship because he is pursuing manga. Iwase tells him to abandon manga, while Miyoshi offers encouragement, but her anger rises when Takagi reveals that he contacted her mainly to obtain information about Azuki for Mashiro. Mashiro leaves with his resolve renewed.

Aired Nov 27, 2010