"No, Mizuhara isn't that kind of girl," Kazuya pleaded to everyone tearfully. Kazuya was putting on one last show of bravado, acting like a knight. Kibe grabbed Kazuya by the collar and demanded to know the truth, but Kazuya's feelings remained unshaken. Just then, Mami demanded that Kazuya and Chizuru kiss. With all eyes on him, Kazuya was flustered. Meanwhile, Ruka recalled her past conversation with Mami and was forced to decide how she should act. Should she remain silent and observe how things unfold, or...?

Two days have passed since Kazuya returned to Tokyo. His mind is still filled with thoughts of that kiss. He hopes that it's practically a "yes" to his confession, but if he thinks about it calmly, she might have just been saving him out of kindness. Kazuya visits Chizuru's room, desperate to see her, but there is no response. Meanwhile, Mini also visits Chizuru's room. Chizuru begins to talk about how she deeply hurt Ruka. "...These feelings of mine...don't have a 'name' that can convince her..."