Kai's got it wrong: Uka's not the person she is today because of middle school, she's who she is despite it. It's not always an easy distinction to make if you haven't survived what she did, though.
Honey Lemon Soda Episode 4 confirms the series' lingering concerns while moving Uka and Kai’s relationship subtly forward. The post REVIEW: ‘Honey Lemon Soda’ Episode 4 — “However Distant We May Be” ...
Uka displays some hidden talents that she didn’t even know about. Meanwhile, Kai is being strangely mean to her for some reason… Is it a misguided attempt to keep her safe?