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While trekking up Mt. Kinpu, Hinata becomes overwhelmed by her knee injury, prompting Aoi to stay with her and escort her back to camp. Along the way, Hinata reveals that she was worried Aoi would drift away from her to spend time with other friends, but Aoi assures Hinata that she'll always be her dearest friend.