Realizing he might never amount to more than just a friend, Yamato finally finds it within himself to confess his feelings for Suzuka. But whoever said change is good didn’t think things completely through! Fazed… Okay, temporarily fazed, the young man decides to step up his efforts. And what better place to pursue a high jumper than at track practice? As mixed signals and high school hormones keep the gang busy running in circles, it seems as if just about everyone’s jumping to join the team! And as Suzuka tolerates nothing but the best from her team mates, setting the bar pretty high… Well, Yamato’s best just isn’t good enough! When love is not a spectator sport, the only question is who will go the distance?
A new goal requires a new game plan, and Yamato has become a far cry from his former self! Purpose and drive, dedication and determination - one would think the young man finally worthy of Suzuka's affections... As Yamato takes training to new levels of obsession, as he improves - second by painstaking second - little else matters to the reformed runner as he prepares to take on the fates. But somewhere between the starting pistol and the finish line, Yamato's solid start leaves him lagging far behind! Echoing the fates he so recklessly challenged, Suzuka cannot take it anymore and races away into the night... There's simply no competing with the past!
Talk about misdirection! Too bad it's unintentional! As Yamato keeps everyone running the wrong way, soon they're all running from him! His girlfriend long gone and Suzuka ever distant... Sound advice leads to a noisy clash, and the track diva's left in an unflattering light. Not to worry, for a quick trip to the laundromat has them all facing the finish line again - all but Yamato! While one step forward, two steps back doesn't seem the best approach for an aspiring track star, it's the only one he knows... Staying true to form, the young man sets his sights impossibly high: to be the number one sprinter in all Japan! Wait, he's competing against a ghost?
Yamato and Honoka are dating… Somewhat. For a young man blissfully in love, he sure is spending a lot of time with Suzuka! First getting stranded, then birthday shopping… Already bound and determined to screw things up on his own, with Yasunobu cheering this race on, Honoka’s gonna be outta there before the starting pistol gets a chance to go off! One thing about Yamato, he sure is fast! Another thing… This kid can get just about anything backwards! For someone this seriously socially inept, actually getting a girlfriend is like a dog finally catching his tail… Okay, now what? When even the best friend’s calling him out, you know things are bad! Love’s never going to be much of a spectator sport if there’s only one player involved in the game!
It’s the season for all things track and field, with Yamato’s best efforts once more falling just shy of the mark… This time on the wrong side of the finish line! And the poor kid’s not doing any better in the arena of love, as the race for Suzuka’s affection remains heated and the driven hottie’s staying strong in the lead. But wait – Who’s the new entrant? Just as things are finally cooling down, a subtle touch of unexpected sympathy knocks ‘em all off their game: One tactical kiss and it’s a geometric nightmare! As the love triangle tension redefines confusion, no one’s on form as the team heads out on the road. While love may not be a spectator sport, they could at least play by the rules!
Realizing he might never amount to more than just a friend, Yamato finally finds it within himself to confess his feelings for Suzuka. But whoever said change is good didn’t think things completely through! Fazed… Okay, temporarily fazed, the young man decides to step up his efforts. And what better place to pursue a high jumper than at track practice? As mixed signals and high school hormones keep the gang busy running in circles, it seems as if just about everyone’s jumping to join the team! And as Suzuka tolerates nothing but the best from her team mates, setting the bar pretty high… Well, Yamato’s best just isn’t good enough! When love is not a spectator sport, the only question is who will go the distance?
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