Blue Flag, Vol. 4

In this fourth volume of the high school drama manga, the emotional complications deepen for classmates Taichi Ichinose and Futaba Kuze. While the two struggle with their growing feelings for one another, their close-knit circle is fraught with unrequited secret affections. The tension rises when Toma Mita's older brother asks Taichi to discover why Toma is refusing to go to college. As Taichi tries to navigate this delicate subject, Futaba plans a group outing to a fireworks festival to celebrate Taichi's upcoming birthday, seeking a moment of joy amidst the group's unspoken romantic struggles.