The chapter begins on March 16, 2006. Takemichi is hanging out with Chifuyu Matsuno , expressing his desire to time leap back just three days because he forgot to give Hina a gift for White Day.
It occurs after the conclusion of the Tenjiku Arc and before the series transitions into the final stages, such as the Bonten Arc . The chapter begins on March 16, 2006
To make up for the missed gift, Chifuyu suggests a scavenger hunt. The plan is for Hina to follow clues that lead her to a final "future" surprise—a ring Takemichi bought for her. To make up for the missed gift, Chifuyu
When Hina arrives, she is visibly gloomy. She reveals she hasn't been able to sleep since the deaths of Kisaki and Emma, blaming herself for the tragedies that have unfolded. She reveals she hasn't been able to sleep
This chapter serves as a "romantic pause" following the high-stakes violence of previous arcs.
Some fans found the "goofy" scavenger hunt setup jarring coming immediately after major character deaths, while others saw the proposal as a necessary emotional payoff for Takemichi's long journey to save Hina.
Seeing her distress, Takemichi abandons the scavenger hunt plan and leads her directly to the "present." He confesses that while he isn't anyone special, he wants to make her happier than anyone else in the world. He then asks her to marry him in 12 years. Critical Reception and Context