Shida and Momosaka attempt to spend the night at Maru's place alongside Kachi, but don't receive permission from their parents. Aoi and Akane also start to keep their distance from Maru, to his disappointment. As they all leave, Kachi declares to Shida her intention to use this situation to get closer to Maru. At the same time, Kachi's maid, Shion Oragi, tells Maru that Shida is only doing everything out of a "sense of respect" and not to get any ideas...