The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist (2023 - 2023)

Neither of these two can seem to communicate their true feelings! Will Wataru and Aika ever see eye to eye?

Aika feels happy she's becoming more acquainted with classmates. On the other hand, she's holding onto feelings of confusion and frustration inside her heart.

Wataru's big sister, Kaede, points out to him that his hair is growing out and it's "grubby." Meanwhile, Aika decides to once again face her own feelings.

Wataru falls ill and collapses in the classroom. Aika harbors feelings that cannot be expressed in words.

Wataru blurts out a weird sound. Meanwhile, Aika discusses her summer break plans with Kei. Aika and Sasaki are appointed to be tour guides for middle schoolers.

It’s summer vacation and Wataru goes on a special outing with his older sister. The destination is a beautiful white beach!

Wataru works part-time at a used bookstore and Mina starts working there as a new hire. Mina is timid so Wataru tries to give her guidance.

Wataru finds out the reason why Mina wants to keep her job, no matter what. Meanwhile, Aika meets up with Sasaki, who is getting tough!

Wataru helps out with the school visit tour. He reunites with Rin at school during the summer break. Meanwhile, Aika is lost in thought as she recalls how she met Wataru.

For the first time in a while, Aika and Wataru spend some time alone together. Aika works up the courage and offers Wataru a proposal.

Aika stops by Wataru's part-time job once again to invite him over to her house. Can Wataru and Aika be honest about their respective feelings?