The SA class decides to get away from it all with a vacation in Finn's home country to join in the big beach festival. But it's no fun in the sun for Finn when the alluring Alisa Apelton attempts to make Ryu her boyfriend. Things go from bad to worse when during a poolside accident, Hikari finds out Finn's secret!

Hikari's friendship with Iori Tokiwa is causing Kei much anxiety. He hates himself for being jealous yet is still mad at Iori for taking up Hikari's time. But Hikari is dedicated to helping Iori fulfill his dream of becoming a hairdresser. The tension builds when she agrees to be Iori's model in a hairstyling contest!

Sanzo, Goku and Hakkai are out to find "God" - and Gojyo. Gojyo climbs the seemingly endless stairway to heaven and is assailed by a monster. The gang catches up to Gojyo. The war with "God" erupts as the quartet must put everything behind them and focus on defeating this dangerous deity.

Chihaya is off to summer school but when she makes the mistake of bringing her manga manuscript to school, bullies seize on the opportunity and take it away. Who will step in and save the day? Later, Ayame is taken hostage by a gang looking for some retribution but will Washizu spoil their fun? And when Ibuki begins to act like she's four years old, everyone thinks it's hilarious... until they realize she isn't pretending!

Can the sands of time heal all wounds? Can the sands of time bury the pains of the past? Revisiting scenes and people from earlier days drives Ann to an impulsive act of desperation. Who will stand by her now? And will she ever make peace with her past... and herself?

Ji-Hae remains at Ja-Yun's side as he recovers from the riding accident. She can hardly believe he would risk his life just to save her, but when the flower in her chest flushes with color, it seems to confirm her hopes - Ja-Yun likes her?! Unfortunately, the blooming flower's scent has aroused the interest of some of the other Nang-Do, and she must tread carefully or risk exposure.

Rakuichi Nagahama, age sixteen, is a former soccer whiz, back from three years in Italy and now attending Chikubushima Public High School. Rakuichi thinks he's quit soccer for good, but reunions with childhood friends, chance encounters with gorgeous blonde girls, and other events of this nature get him back on the field... or not.