The next day of school was the last day before Winter Vacation, and Daisuke found it hard to concentrate on his studies as a rare Japanese snowstorm fell outside. He began to count snowflakes but soon lost count after Mrs. Haitouda said "Niwa! Pay attention or, as Shakespeare would say, I shall not break your leg!"
Riku caught up with Daisuke at lunch, and the two shared a plate of spaghetti in total silence. After about ten minutes, the quiet was broken when Riku said "Dai-san. Are you all right? You haven't spoken to me all day, and you didn't say a word to me after the 'incident' at my house. Is something bothering you?" She gently touched Daisuke's cheek, only to have him jerk away.
"I'm fine, Riku. You shouldn't spend so much time worrying about me. That's my job to worry about you, got it? I'm not really that hungry. I think I'm going to do some studying in the library before my next class." With that, he left Riku, for the second time, in total lonesome.
He got to the library and quickly found a table far away from any other people. Really, what kind of prep studies during lunch, anyway? He took a book titled "Those American B: Why WE Should've Won WWII" and pretended to read.
Daisuke was about to head to his next class when he heard a scuffle from behind a nearby shelf. He stood up and went to investigate. He saw Satoshi on his hands and knees picking up some dropped books. Daisuke held out his hand for Satoshi to grab and helped him onto his feet. Then, he helped Satoshi pick up his books.
"Is that all?" Daisuke asked.
"You're too kind, Daisuke. I could've managed by myself. That's your strength but also your weakness. I saw you at lunch with your old lady, Miss Harada. Are there…problems between you two?" Daisuke explained the situation to Satoshi and was impressed by how well he listened. Satoshi nodded at the appropriate times and even smiled at parts that weren't too embarrassing. After Daisuke's speech, Satoshi looked Daisuke straight in the eyes and said, "Daisuke, it sounds ot me like you and Miss Harada's relationship has run its course. You need some time apart. Maybe you could find someone…else. Someone who could make you feel the way you want to feel and treat you the way you deserve." With every word, Satoshi leaned in towards Daisuke just a bit further. By the time Satoshi had finished, their lips were almost half a centimeter aprt.
Then, it happened. Daisuke placed his hand on Satoshi's warm, delicate face, and the two shared a passionate, loving kiss.