As Popura becomes more aware of the relationships blooming around her, she and Aoi question Otoo about the restaurant's stance on romantic relationships. Later, Minegishi comes to the restaurant to tell SÅta something and gets punched by Mahiru, leading her to feel she hasn't gotten over her androphobia, but SÅta manages to calm her down, while the punch itself prompts Minegishi to get back together with Kazue. Afterwards, SÅta becomes fearful when he learns his mother is coming home for the first time in years.