The Declaration

Synopsis

Shugo, who has bottled up his feelings for Mizuha until now, declares war on Kizuki. Kizuki, in turn, resolves to quit his job, return to competitive swimming, and win Mizuha's attention once again. Unaware of any of this, Mizuha visits a swim school to gather material for the new serialization of the author she handles, and unexpectedly runs into Kizuki. A few days later, Shin's younger brother Kai visits Mizuha's company and tells her Shin is down with a cold; hesitant but worried, Mizuha goes to Shin's apartment――.