After days of playful banter with the mischievous Kazurazaka, the unexpectedly gentle Hamazaki, and the strong-willed yet easily swayed Sasaki, Imaizumi suddenly loses all contact with the three. Convinced their carefree companionship has ended, he sits alone in his room, overcome by quiet despair. Just as tears begin to fall, Hamazaki appears and takes in the scene, opening the way for the group to draw even closer together.