Mikoshiba navigates fresh club tensions when Riko confronts him with a private recording involving Saito, drawing him into hands-on evaluation of an experimental tool designed for their project. The director steps in to motivate progress, guiding a hesitant Himekami toward fuller participation despite her reservations. Through these exchanges the team refines ideas for an eroge that celebrates enduring feminine curves, blending creative ambition with the personal dynamics required to bring their vision to life.