The culture festival is over and the season turns to autumn. Azuma is troubled by a message from her ex-boyfriend, and Taira defends Azuma's feelings in her stead. Little by little their relationship is changing.

At last it's time for the class trip. The girls in her class pelt Suzuki with questions about her relationship with Tani. Suzuki confesses her true feelings to Azuma, saying, "I want to take things further with Tani."