Akihito rescues Sae from the man. They end up going to a hotel together, but there he finds Sae completely vulnerable, a stark contrast to her usual cool demeanor. Faced with her provocative attitude, Akihito's self-control begins to crumble.

Sae reluctantly attends a drinking party after being invited by a friend from university. However, she can't stand the large group and leaves midway through the second round. The image of Akihito surrounded by girls having a good time is burned into her mind, and she is gripped by a jealousy with nowhere to direct it, thinking, "He's probably going to be with one of them after this..."