Falling off a bridge while trying to get his pants back Ichinomiya Kou is saved by a woman named Nino. Desperate to live up to his family motto of never being indebted to anyone he tries to pay Nino off only to find that she is completely uninterested in his riches and prefers living under the bridge. Desperate to the point of panic to be rid of his debt to her he asks if there is anything she wants. "Could you fall in love with me," she responds and so Kou ends up living under the bridge as well doing his best to fall in love with her.

Rec strolls down memory lane, as more and more residents of Arakawa make their debut.

Hoshi tricks himself right into depression, and Rec's comments only amplify the situation. Rec struggles to ask Nino out on a date.

The conclusion of Rec and Nino's date. Introducing Stella and Maria.

Rec struggles with his freeloader status. Alpha P-ko makes her first appearance.

Rec the Maestro and Hoshi the Rock Star compete for Nino's heart. The Tetsujin Twins take swimming lessons with Nino.