Kaori reveals that she not only recorded KÅsei poorly practicing a set piece for the upcoming piano competition, but she also already submitted his entry of participation, much to his shock. However, she encourages him to imagine how he wants to play this piece. Tsubaki realizes how close KÅsei and Kaori are becoming and feels left out, so she contacts SaitÅ and asks him to be her boyfriend. After Kaori coaches KÅsei through the set piece, they witness Tsubaki playing in the softball regional tournament. While running around the bases, Tsubaki breaks focus and injures her foot before sliding into the home plate, costing her team the game. As Tsubaki suffers from this devastating incident, KÅsei gives her a piggyback ride on their way home.