: The episode begins with Tomo and Jun riding a bus where Tomo is groped. Jun intervenes, catching the culprit, but his protective reaction leads to a disappointing suggestion for Tomo: he tells her she should stop wearing skirts to avoid such trouble. This reinforces his view of her as a "bro" rather than a romantic interest, despite the brief moment of chivalry.
: Struggles with the balance of her tomboy identity and her desire to be seen as a girl by Jun. Her reaction to "flashing" her panties or wearing a skirt is treated with comedic horror. Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko! Episode 2
: After some initial friction, Carol's attempts to bond with Misuzu lead to a cafe outing. By the end of the episode, Carol, Misuzu, and Tomo officially become friends, forming the central female trio of the series. : The episode begins with Tomo and Jun