Maki continues working on the Dragon Song play, though her acting group mentions their concerns that the original ending where the dragon dies may be too depressing for a play, and Maki agrees some adjustments may be needed. Meanwhile, Yoshino receives an offer from an Manoyama alumni to open a branch of the highly successful Belem bakery in the town. Mrs. Oribe asks around the shopping district to see if any owners are willing to rent out their store spaces, but many refuse since they live on the second floor of their shops...