Chapter 6

The group travels to Kyoto to take in the fall foliage, with Yuki so thrilled by the colored leaves that Toru has to quiet her down, catching a smack for the effort. Comparing notes, Hori and Miyamura realize this is a second visit for each of them, both having come once before on a grade-school outing. Talk of the lodging quickly sours Miyamura's mood, since the boys are expected to use one large shared bath while the girls get a private washroom.

Their classmate Shu greets everyone with souvenirs he has already bought on the first day, having decided to just eat them rather than haul them around. Rooming assignments place Miyamura with Toru and Shu, which leaves Hori a little uneasy. She bunks with Yuki, and the two toy with the idea of dropping in on the others, Yuki teasing about visiting a boys' room.

Locked out after Shu naps with the key, Miyamura and Toru finally get inside only for Miyamura to learn that bath time is nearly upon them. Hauled along by Shu, he refuses to undress, and Toru buys him an exit by claiming Miyamura is menstruating, which kills the mood in the changing area. Hori steps in with a rescue, offering the private shower in her own room, which he gratefully takes.

Coming out quickly, Miyamura presses Hori on why she would let a boy into her room so freely; she waves it off, saying it is fine because it is him, and he leaves thanking her, only to realize on the walk back that he has carried off her towel. He agrees to change into a yukata with the others. The following morning, as everyone gets ready to leave and Yuki shares her snapshots, Hori and Miyamura agree the trip was fun. Published as Page 6, it closes an early stretch of the series.