Book excerpt: A new school year begins and the gang is no longer all together in the same class, but their bonds transcend classrooms. Being split up does nothing to weaken their friendships and new classmates bring fresh opportunities to expand their friend circle. Izumi and Shikimori thankfully are together in the same class. They are thrilled to find Kamiya in their new class as well. Attempts are made to include Kamiya in the group, but she finds acclimating difficult and awkward. However, the gang's warmth and joy is infectious and before long, Kamiya can't help but have fun being with them.