All synopsis are by Zahara Medina, and cannot be used anywhere else without her permission. As she is just a student of Japanese, any help, comments or corrections are more than welcome! ^^;
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Note: B/w scans are from the magazine, where the print is in low quality paper and different ink colors so it sometimes scans pretty bad and leaves lots of noise in the picture. The tankoubon quality is, of course, much better (perfect, that is).

NOTE! Ichiko (the true one, female, now wearing blonde wig) = Ichigou (real hair, passing as male) = Ichigo (same as Ichiko, name she uses for Kanzaki and Sousuke). The three are the same girl.

Chapter 25 (May'2002)
Kanzaki wonders aloud who it is and demands to turn on the lights. Ichiko exclaims not to do it and then realizes she just... used her voice. Kanzaki notices it's a familiar voice, but just says that it's ok and that he will leave the room, so if whoever it is would please unhand him... After Ichiko lets go, Kanzaki keeps her hand in his and comments aloud that it's a thin wrist, then goes away. Ichiko is left blushing and thinking about the encounter, and how nice his voice sounded when being so close to him. Outise, Kanzaki is looking at his hand with a thoughtfull look on his face. The news from the press conference travel around, as Trijet's fans can't believe the group will be dissolving, and Trijet is now top news everywhere (so Tendou is very happy...). During the meeting, Kanzaki asks Ichigou where he was the day before. Ichigou says he just left... while Sousuke wonders what they are talking about. He puts on the music he has composed for Trijet's last song, and it's a ballad! It's a "graduation" song because it's school graduation season. Some of the managers complain that it's not Trijet's music style, but both Kanzaki and Ichigou say at the same time that they will sing it! (And of course Ken hurries up to add his vote ^^; ). Tendou agrees then and the other managers say it's okay if Tendou is happy about it. Later at home, Ichiko wonders about what will become of them after Trijet disappears. At a bookstore, Ichiko tries to get a book but is too short, so somebody gets it for her, Kanzaki! Kanzaki tells her that he came to buy a reference book as well (except that his is much more serious and complicated-looking that hers!). As some girls have started to notice him, he asks Ichigo to go with him. They enter a cheap street jewlery shop, and Ichigo sees a cute bracalet she likes. After she tries it on, Kanzaki suddenly comments on how thin her wrist is and Ichigo has a moment of shock. Kanzaki decides to buy it for her and Ichigo decides to buy one for Kanzaki in return! Outside the shop, Kanzaki asks her to put it on him and they both have a fun time together. At work, Ken wonders why Ichigou is so happy. Ichigo looks at her bracelet, but in her haste when being called away, she lets it drop from her pocket. Kanzaki arrives to the room after they are gone and notices the bracelet on the floor. He of course recognizes it. At the recording room, Ichigou realizes that she doesn't have the bracelet anymore and runs back to the room, where she finds Kanzaki seemingly sleeping. Ichigo retrieves the bracelet from the floor and is loudly happy about it. She goes to Kanzaki and smiles at him, saying aloud that it's a really important bracelet, then leaves. Kanzaki opens his eyes with a really upset expression on his face. "Is he... really...?!!!"
Chapter 26 (Jun'2002)
Ichigou records her part of the new song and Sousuke compliments him for his high voice. Kanzaki enters the studio and after a weird look at Ichigou, he ignores her and goes directly into the recording room. Afterwards, they meet again at the vending machine and Kanzaki is about to say something, but Tendou interrumpts them. Kanzaki runs after him and as they go down in the elevator he tells Tendou that Ichigou is a woman. Tendou admits it and adds that yes, she is Ichigo, the girl Kanzaki likes. Kanzaki is angry that Tendou knew, but admits Ichigou didn't tell it herself. Tendou tells him to be careful then, since he should want Trijet to make a good job out of the little time left. Kanzaki iseven more confused. Kanzaki returns to recording his part and openly ignores Ichigou. After work, when Kanzaki returns home, Ichigo "happens" to have seen Kanzaki from a nearby place and goes to meet him. She asks if something is the matter, because he is acting and looking so strange. Kanzaki asks her if there isn't something she wants to tell him, but she says there isn't, so he leaves right away. Trijet listens to the finished single and everybody is very happy with it, so they go out to celebrate. Ichigou's mind is still on Kanzaki as he didn't reply an email she sent after he left. At her side, Sousuke depresses openly because Kanzaki is too good, but Ichigou tells him that he really likes his song and Sousuke is surprised at this. He goes to remove a piece of food on Ichigo's hair, but Kanzaki, who had been looking at them, interrumpts and says he is going home. Ichigou thinks that he is acting really weird and realizes that maybe what he asked her before... Ken, concerned for Ichigou's sudden sick face sends her home with Kanzaki. As they ride the train, Kanzaki suddenly tells her aloud that Ichigou is Ichigo. She is in total shock, but before she can reply, he suddenly kisses her hard! When they separate, Kanzaki angrily tells her that it must have been very entertaining seeing him make a fool of himself and not saying anything! Before he gets off in the stop, he says he doesn't want to see Ichigo again. Ichigou is left crying alone in the train.
Chapter 27 (Jun'2002)
Trijet's new and last single is on sale and Ichiko takes her high school entrance exams. Kanzaki already passed them, and as one of the Trijet staff reminds him about Ichigou having the exams, he wonders how she is doing. After the exams, Ichiko checks her cellphone email and there is a message from Sousuke, who wants to meet her, but Ichiko replies she can't. Ichiko thinks that she has also lied to him so she won't meet him. During dance practice, Ichigou is having a really bad day and doesn't seem to be able to do anything as their choreographer wants them to. Ichigou is too distracted by Kanzaki and the instructor gives up on her, leaving in anger. After everyone is gone, Ichigou keeps on rehearsing the steps when somebody enters the room. For a moment she hopes it's Kanzaki, but it's Tendou. She feels stupid for expecting Kanzaki.. Tendou notices she is not too enthusiastic and tells her she can tell him whatever is bothering her. She tells him that Kanzaki hates her and that she is confused about the whole boy-girl thing. Tandou tells her that it's ok to cry, and goes out to order a taxi to take them home. Outside, he sees Kanzaki and asks him if he is there because he is worried about Ichigou. Kanzaki starts to say that he is not, but Tendou delivers a pretty good slap across his face. Tendou tells him that it was for telling Ichigou (about him knowing Ichigou is Ichigo). He allso tells him that he doesn't know anything (about Ichigou's situation), which surprises Kanzaki. Ichigou appears and sees Kanzaki. Before Tendou gets her out of the building, Kanzaki seizes her arm and takes her back to the dancing room. He tells her that she is Trijet's Ichigou, so she should try her best until the last moment. Kanzaki and Ichigou train hard, but in one of the steps, Ichigou slids and when he catches her, he seems to hurt his ankle. She asks him if he is okay, but then realizes how close they are... (^^; ) Ichigou blushes furiously but Kanzaki, also affected, says that since she seems to remember the steps now, he is leaving. Ichigou tells him that she will try hard. However, when he is out of the room, Kanzaki crouches down in pain as his ankle gives up.
Chapter 28 (Jul'2002)
School graduation comes and Ichiko reflects on her life as she prepares to move into High School. After the ceremony, she gives her best friends tickets for Trijet's last concert. At work, Kanzaki tries to hide his injury. Sousuke appears and takes Kanzaki aside to talk to him. Ichigou overhears him asking Kanzaki about Ichigo, worried because he hasn't heard from her. Kanzaki simply says that he isn't seeing Ichigo either. Ichigou is reminded of his words in the train... As Sousuke leaves, Ichigou asks him to go to the concert, even though he was planing on seeing it on the TV. Sousuke is surprised at her vehemence. And so the big moment comes! Ichigou is really nervous, but suddenly sees Kanzaki's injury and realizes it was because of her falling during their training. Kanzaki insists that he can make it and Ichigou tells him angrily that it's her time to take care of him. Kanzaki is touched and kisses her while the others aren't watching. After his surprising move, it's time to hit the stage!! Sousuke does come to the concert, and Ichigou tries her very best because it's Trijet's last concert and because she is covering partly for Kanzaki. Finally the concert ends, and the three of them stand in the stage to give their farewell speeches. Kanzaki is cool about it while Nigou (Ken) is a total mess of tears (^_^; ). Finally it's Ichigou's turn. She reflects again on her experiences during the year and finally announces that she has something to say that she couldn't say before. Tendou suddenly realizes what she is up to as the crowd wonders, including Sousuke. Ichigou asks for forgiveness for not having said it earlier but... "I am a girl!"

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