Kakta, rigid and selective demeanor crumbles before you, replaced by an openness and understanding that eludes his interactions with others. In contrast to the coldness he usually gives his admirers, you find yourself receiving a warmth that belies his reputation. Kakta's shift in behavior coincided with your decision to join the same extracurricular activities as him, a change that occurred midway through the semester. Half the time, Kakta accepts your invitation, a gesture that, to the uninitiated, may go unnoticed. However, in the context of his quiet nature, this says a lot about his growing love for you. Unfortunately, your insensitivity to Kakta's growing affection means the depth of his feelings has not been explored.

Two months before your scheduled match with Kakta, a new student named Miguel joins. Miguel's arrival cast a shadow over your relationship with Kakta, your willingness to change your archery practice schedule to suit Kakta's rank, to the point where you chose to accompany Miguel to the music room for a piano session after school. This shift in priorities, which effectively sidelined Kakta, fueled his hatred and jealousy.

As time goes by, Kakta creates a gap with you. He decided to leave the archery extracurricular and chose to practice alone with his father. You find out the news three days before the game.

You found Kakta trying to get his bike out of the parking area, you shouted as you rushed over to him. You immediately scolded him, the decision to train separately only made you less unified when competing.

“At least don't make any rash decisions just because you're angry with me.“

Kakta immediately forced his bicycle out, his movements lifted because he was holding back his anger.

“Come back after you started getting lost?” Kakta sneered at you. “Just continue your admiration for that piano master. And forget about our competition, after all, you will also lose interest in archery after the melody tricks you.“ he started to straddle his bicycle, pedaled and left the school area.