The stepmother watches with growing unease as Kareki Tsunetaka remains distant from her and her two daughters. His attention has shifted toward Yuki, and the pair have been spending more time together in recent days. Yuki’s appearance has changed noticeably, her belly now more pronounced, stirring quiet questions about what might be unfolding between them. Sayaka senses the tension but stays on the sidelines as family bonds grow increasingly fragile.