Narrator (in usual dull voice): Akihisa Yoshii has never had a girlfriend. He is an idiot after all. Lucky for him, some girls tolerate his idiocy. In fact, there are two girls who've inexplicably fallen in love with him: Mizuki Himeji and Minami Shimada. Which one of these girls will he chose? Surely they know they can do better?

Baka and Test: Me, Mizuki, and Minami

Fumizuki Academy's student body was buzzing over the Tokonatsu's challenge to the 2nd years. Three checkpoints had been cleared, but the latest duo, Akihisa and Minami, had to withdraw after the latter had fainted. It was up to Yuuji and Shōko now. Most of the students elected to watch the pair's entry on the gigantic screen in the gymnasium. Akihisa however stayed by Minami in the nurse's office.

As he waited for Minami to regain consciousness, the young man reflected on recent events. He thought about the misunderstanding which caused Minami to kiss him on the lips and the resulting fallout which started a war with class D. Even though she seemed to have forgiven him, Akihisa still felt guilty over his mishaps. He knew full well that he had developed feelings for Minami after all their adventures together. But mistakenly texting her a confession was not the way he wanted to express them. Today, he was determined to rectify his actions.

Before he came to Fumizuki Academy that day, Akihisa was at the last place any of his friends could have expected him to be: the library. After meeting Minami for the first time, it was here that he had searched for the German phrase which meant "Could you become my friend?" Unfortunately, the idiot learned the French phrase instead and thus caused enormous frustration for his German speaking classmate. It wasn't until a year later that she had told him why she couldn't understand him at first. Sitting at a desk covered by several translational texts, Akihisa dutifully crammed one more phrase into his thick skull. This time, he double checked to make sure the phrase he memorized was indeed German.

Once more considering the pain he caused Minami in the past, Akihisa gazed at Minami's gentle face while sitting at her bedside. He didn't want to hurt her ever again. Sensing a soft wind blowing in from an open window, Akihisa stood up and shut the window. After he had done so, he heard a small groan from Minami. She had finally woken up.

Minami (somewhat groggy): Aki… what happened?

Akihisa (nervously grinning and scratching the back of his head): You kinda fainted during the challenge. I helped carry you back here after that. Shōko and Yuuji are in there now.

Minami (back to her usual self): Oh… well, you didn't have to do that you know! I would have woken up sooner if you didn't put me in such a comfy bed!

Akihisa: Maybe… but listen Minami.

Minami: Hmm?

Akihisa: I was thinking about everything that's been happening and I feel awful about it. I promise not to hurt you anymore.

Minami: What are you talking about Aki? If this is about that text, I've already…

Akihisa: No, Minami. It's about more than that text. It's about the day we first met. It's about the movies we've gone to. It's about the vacation we took together. It's about all the times our avatars have battled together. It's about when you and I shared our first kiss. What I'm trying to tell you Minami is that I.. I… well…

Pausing for a moment to remember what he wanted to say, Akihisa slowly recalled the words he wanted to utter.

Akihisa: Könntest du…. meine Freundin werden?

Minami (with wide eyes): What did you just say?!

Akihisa: Könntest du meine Freundin werden?

Minami: (silence)

Akihisa (dismayed): Oh no! I'm not saying it right am I?

Minami (looking down and smiling): Ich werde deine sein.

Akihisa: Um… What's that mean? (Realizing Minami speaks German when she's upset) I hope I'm not upsetting you Minami! I knew this was stupid of me to a-

Minami grabs Akihisa and with her arms around his neck, she kisses him. Just like the first time, the sweet touch of her lips against his leaves Akihisa stunned.

Minami (smiling and with tears in her eyes): I couldn't possibly be happier right now Aki. You really said you want me to be your girlfriend didn't you?

Akihisa (surprised at how well his confession has been going): Yeah I guess I did Minami.

Minami: And you really mean it? This isn't like last time?

Akihisa: Absolutely Minami. When you first kissed me, I was confused at first. But I quickly realized how incredible it feels to be close to you. Telling you that I didn't mean to send that text was one of the hardest things I've had to do. It's true I didn't mean to send it… but I knew that day when you kissed me that we could actually have something together.

Minami (blushing): There's something I have to tell you Aki.

Akihisa: What's that Minami?

Minami: I overheard what you said to Miharu. That you can be yourself around me and that you think I'm… hot.

Akihisa bowed his head to apologize and braced himself for a headlock.

Minami (with a slight smile): I've known that I liked you for a while now, but I was too scared to tell you. I figured I was too much like one of your guy friends and that Mizuki was more your type. But you really do care about me don't you Aki?

Akihisa (nervously): Yes, Minami! More than that… I love you.

Minami (overjoyed): Aki! I'm so glad to hear you say that! I'm sure you've guessed it by now but… I love you too!

Akihisa (shyly but happily): I was hoping you'd say that Minami…

Minami (more serious): There's just one thing though. Mizuki is definitely going to be upset about this. I would be too if the situation were reversed. As her friend, I need you to patch things up with her. She deserves a chance to tell you how she feels at least… Okay Aki?

Akihisa (impressed with Minami's maturity and loyalty to her friend): Yeah, you're right Minami. It's not going to be easy to explain all this to her, but I do owe her that much.

Minami (with her distinctive confident smile): Good! Just promise me you really mean all this Aki.

Aki (with sincerity): I promise you Minami.

Minami (brightly): Ich liebe dich!