While visiting an art museum with her dormmates, Kanade witnesses Ibuki happily chatting with Botan. Noticing Kanade's troubled and downcast expression, Jinran invites her out for a drink.
Akane and Yaeka visit a musical instrument showroom. In the shop bathed in the setting sun, Yaeka, growing increasingly annoyed by Akane's engrossment in playing the guitar, hears a song that brings back memories.

Kanade and Jinran decide to exchange gifts before Christmas. What did the two of them choose...?
Botan and Ibuki visit Echigo Yuzawa, which is covered in snow. Botan feels anxious and impatient about their future and tries to close the distance between them quickly, but Ibuki instinctively rejects her. Botan is saddened by the difference in their feelings for each other, and Ibuki offers her something.