In this episode, Ichika capitalizes on her insight into Shinji's private hobby to reverse the flow of control within the group. Serina, caught between lingering misunderstandings and mounting pressure, confronts the fallout of past actions in unexpected ways. The resulting strain forces difficult choices that expose vulnerabilities among old friends. At the same time, Ichika turns her focus toward Aoi, the disciplinary committee chairman, opening a fresh avenue of influence.