Sat, Jul 15, 2006
Misaki tries to convince Tatsuhiro to sign a contract with her, whereby he will be obligated to listen to her as she tries to ease him out of his reclusive lifestyle. Later, Tatsuhiro discovers that his neighbor is actually his high school friend, Kaoru Yamazaki, who is studying a media course in creating games.
Sat, Jul 29, 2006
Tatsuhiro, now a full-fledged otaku, is brought to Akihabara by Kaoru in hopes that it will inspire him to work, but he ends up going to maid cafes and spending all their money on otaku merchandise. By chance, Tatsuhiro bumps into his high school senior, Hitomi Kashiwa, and ends up having a drink with her.
Sat, Aug 12, 2006
Tatsuhiro discovers from Misaki that Kaoru has a cute girlfriend in his media school. Despite his reclusive condition, Tatsuhiro ventures out to Kaoru's school to ascertain the truth. However, while the trip causes him another panic attack, he manages to find out the truth about Kaoru's supposed relationship.
Sat, Aug 19, 2006
Traumatized by his latest panic attack, Tatsuhiro refuses to leave his apartment. Under the guise of a summer flu, he gets Kaoru to buy him his daily necessities. Later, he is surprised by a phone call from his mother who tells him that she would like to visit him and discuss his future.
Sat, Sep 16, 2006
Hitomi's feelings of isolation lead her to join a mysterious Internet group, where she makes up stories about being abused by her lover. Meanwhile Tatsuhiro and Kaoru finish making the game for Natsucomi and prepare for the trip. However, a phone call from Hitomi to Tatsuhiro causes changes to the plan.
Sat, Oct 14, 2006
With his allowance having been cut, Tatsuhiro needs to get a job. He decides to join a MMORPG called Ultimate Fantasy to make some cash by selling game items for real money. His obsession with the RPG deters him to not do any work on his eroge scenario and he misses counseling sessions with Misaki.
Sat, Oct 28, 2006
Tatsuhiro meets up with Megumi Kobayashi, an old high school friend and his class representative. When he divulges to her that he's a recluse, she tells him she knows someone who can help cure his problem. She ends up whisking him off to an old dilapidated building where he finds himself listening to a sales pitch.