As the festive season brings their first Christmas as a couple, Rio wrestles with unspoken yearnings that no present from Nanta can satisfy. Her thoughts drift instead toward Kaito, whose presence lingers in quiet, unexpected ways. Clad in an eye-catching ensemble, she navigates days filled with charged encounters until an abrupt call from Nanta catches her off guard. This episode deepens the emotional tension surrounding affection, hesitation, and hidden wishes.