Akira told Kondou her feelings towards him. But, Kondou didn't take that as a declaration of love. Akira feels depressed about not being able to get along with her juniors in the track team, nor with her best friend, Haruka, but she lets Kondou know how she feels about him again. "I like you." Kondou eventually starts to speak in response to the 17-year-old girl's genuine feelings towards him.