The second semester ends with Sotoka remaining conflicted between being Bocchi's apprentice and being her friend. During a New Year's shrine visit, Bocchi manages to become friends with the girls from her cooking class group, Peko and Ito, with Aru reporting her progress to Kai. As Sotoka becomes jealous of how close Bocchi has become with her new friends, Aru and Nako encourage Sotoka to finally become proper friends with Bocchi.