Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie

Izumi-kun starts the day with misfortune piling up before meeting his girlfriend Shikimori-san, but her cheerful greeting lifts his spirits. When trouble strikes again, Shikimori-san's kind demeanor shifts into a bold, heroic side as she comes to his rescue. As they begin their second year of high school, the couple and their laid-back friends enjoy more adventures filled with humor and affection.

During the school's ball sports tournament, Izumi-kun plays soccer and Shikimori-san competes in volleyball. Izumi suffers a soccer ball to the face and faints, ending up in the nurse's office where Shikimori tends to him. She decides to stay with him instead of returning to her match.

Izumi-kun, given movie tickets by Inuzuka, invites Shikimori-san to watch a film together, carefully preparing for the outing despite a series of mishaps. He arrives on time wearing a cute outfit, but his expectations take an unexpected turn when Shikimori-san chooses a movie he did not anticipate.

Izumi-kun joins Shikimori-san and their friends to plan their summer activities, eventually deciding to go to the river. Concerns arise over Izumi-kun's notoriously bad luck, but Shikimori-san makes a surprising statement that shifts the mood. After some back-and-forth, they go to the mall instead, and a small but significant moment between Izumi-kun and Shikimori-san stirs unexpected emotions.

Izumi-kun and his friends celebrate summer break with a barbecue at a river, but tension arises when Izumi handles a kitchen knife, surprising and unsettling everyone, including the usually composed Shikimori-san. After the meal, they play in the river, where Izumi-kun encounters unexpected difficulties.

Izumi-kun and Shikimori-san plan to attend a fireworks display together, with Izumi excited to make a good impression while wearing a yukata. Just before the event, Izumi's father speaks to him seriously at home. At the festival, Izumi tries to impress Shikimori-san, who appears charming in her own yukata, but his efforts are outshined by her calm confidence. As they enjoy the festivities, Izumi attempts to take Shikimori-san elsewhere, but her sandal strap breaks, complicating their plans.

Izumi-kun and his classmates prepare for the school cultural festival, with Izumi helping create costumes and Shikimori working on decorations. As they struggle to find time to talk, the festival begins, overwhelming Izumi and triggering his misfortune. The next day, he is on library duty with Kamiya-san, who seems different from usual.

During a school cultural festival, Kamiya-san and Izumi-kun enjoy a quiet conversation during their shared library duty, but Nekozaki interrupts to take Kamiya-san to meet Shikimori-san, who makes a request she agrees to. Later, Kamiya-san returns to her classroom for the festival, where her refined appearance attracts attention, and overwhelmed by the commotion, she is reminded of someone and leaves the room.

Shikimori becomes jealous when she learns that Inuzuka has been taking notes for the sick Izumi-kun, leading her to glare at Inuzuka. When they both visit Izumi's house to deliver the notes, Hachimitsu follows and overhears Shikimori, piecing together the source of her jealousy. Meanwhile, Shikimori and Nekozaki run into Kamiya at the mall and invite her to join them.

Preparations begin for the school's athletic festival, and despite his hopes to avoid it, Izumi-kun is assigned to the boys and girls mixed relay. To his surprise, Shikimori-san and their friends are also placed on the same team, making the event more enjoyable for him. As they begin practicing, Izumi-kun and Hachimitsu struggle, but they persist through repeated attempts until the festival arrives, with Hachimitsu appearing unusually downcast before the race.

Shikimori-san goes shopping for an outfit for her first date with Izumi-kun in a long time, but her overprotective older brother accompanies her. Uncharacteristically shy around strangers, he finds himself overwhelmed by attention from young women, prompting Shikimori-san to take his hand and lead him away, a moment that stirs up memories of their childhood and her past uncertainties.

Izumi-kun prepares for a special day at the amusement park with Shikimori-san, starting with a stop at a costume store before heading to a Sleeping Beauty-themed ride. As they wait in line, time passes quickly, and Izumi-kun ends up falling asleep during the ride. Shikimori-san's reaction to this moment brings them closer.