Hourou Musuko 9 #9

Shuichi's parents become concerned about her going to school dressed as a girl, and Maho stays home from school, fearing ridicule from her sister's actions. While skipping school, Seya accompanies Shuichi to Yuki's apartment; they tell her what happened, and how Shuichi became discouraged because those at school laughed at her whereas they did not laugh at either Chizuru or Yoshino for dressing like boys. Shuichi's friends visit her at home one at a time, and she meets Fumiya Ninomiya when she accompanies Saori to church. Shuichi finally goes to school again, but goes to the nurse's office immediately after arriving. Maho starts going to school again, and Seya tells her he will protect her from any bullying. Shuichi starts leaving very early in the morning, going off near the river or just walking around while skipping school. A boy from another class confesses to Yoshino that he likes her, but she just finds this annoying. Anna seeks advice from Maiko, since she is confused about her relationship with Shuichi after she came to school dressed as a girl. Fumiya meets Shuichi before school, and takes her to the church where Shuichi makes it clear that she is a transgender girl, not just a cross-dressing. Chizuru and Momoko get in a fight due in part to Momoko's comments about Shuichi's choice to wear a female uniform. Shuichi's friends are worried about her not coming to school, and Yoshino and Saori find her still in the church with Fumiya. At Yuki's, she recounts some of her memories to Shuichi, while Shiina tells some of his past to Yoshino, Saori, and Fumiya.