Maki feels embarrassed as Kai and Masaki happily look through the Maehara family's photo album. After Masaki leaves for work, Maki eats breakfast with Kai and tells him that she will be meeting with Itsuki on Friday. After school, Maki, Kai, Yu, and Nozomi gather at Maki's house to study for their tests. Kai feels jealous and insecure as he watches Maki kindly teaching Yu, and despite Yu and Nozomi's presence, he flirts with Maki. On Friday, Maki meets with Itsuki and confronts him about his relationship with Minato.

On the day of the Christmas party, Maki calls Minato aside and asks about his relationship with Itsuki, but Minato wants to mend the relationship between Maki and Itsuki. When Maki returns to the venue, she is captivated by Umi's beautiful dress. After that enjoyable time passes, Maki meets up with Masaki outside the venue. Itsuki and Minato also arrive there. Maki had hoped to reunite her parents and get them to make up, but Masaki and Itsuki start arguing. Although her wish was not fulfilled, Maki feels relieved after venting her feelings.