On the way home from the cafe, Kazuya mustered up the courage to ask Chizuru out for lunch. After a moment's thought, Chizuru accepted. When they struggled to find a restaurant, Chizuru suggested a family restaurant. Chizuru was in her relaxed, cheerful mood, drinking wine and laughing. Her radiant smile made Kazuya's heart flutter. But then, Chizuru suddenly looked at Kazuya with a serious expression and asked him a question: "Do you... like me?"

Having come to terms with his own feelings, Kazuya begs Ruka to break up with him, but she refuses. Kazuya tries to force his way into confessing his feelings to Chizuru, but she gently deflects him. Moreover, she warns him about the precariousness of the current situation, as Mami is aware of their relationship but remains silent. To find out Mami's true intentions, Kazuya decides to talk to Kibe. At the same time, in the university hallway, a smiling Mami approaches Chizuru. "Hello, Mizuhara Chizuru."