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: In a surprise move, Kou—who was expected to be in an advanced class—is placed in the same class as Futaba. By the end of the episode, the five main characters (Futaba, Kou, Yuuri, Murao, and Kominato) all volunteer for the class event committee, effectively forming the core group for the rest of the series. Critical Reception

: With the start of a new school year, Futaba resolves to "reset" her life. No longer content with her "fake" friendships, she stops conforming to others' expectations and begins to bond genuinely with Yuuri Makita. AoHaruRide_Ep_03_SUB_ITA.mp4

: Futaba learns from Yoichi (Tanaka-sensei) that he is Kou's older brother. She finally discovers why Kou missed their middle school date: his parents divorced, and he moved away suddenly due to family complications. : In a surprise move, Kou—who was expected

: The animation and atmosphere continue to receive high marks for evoking a sense of nostalgia and "heartwarming" emotional depth. No longer content with her "fake" friendships, she