Kokoro Connect Light Novel Volume 08

Kokoro Connect (ココロコネクト) is a Japanese light novel series written by Sadanatsu Anda, with illustrations by Shiromizakana.

Summary
The "First Encounter" side story talks about how the Student Cultural Research Society was first formed and their thoughts and feelings about the members. From their first encounter each member felt that something about Nagase was not normal but couldnt figure out what. The second side story, "The Friendship of those Two" talks about how Inaba and Nagase became really good friends and the difficulties they had to overcome to become friends. It ends with Inaba staying over at Nagase's place for a sleepover where she told Inaba everything about her trauma. The third story, "Date x Date x Date" takes place after yume random and. Nagase and Kurihara planned a triple date since Nakayama and Yui have never been on a date even though they have boyfriends. Taichi and Inaba tagged along because they are experienced with dates so they can help make things go smoothly.

Trivia

 * The word "step" from the title could be a reference in how the members had to "step up" or improve themselves.

Reference
Baka-Tsuki Kokoro Connect