The rumors start flying about Harima and Eri being together. While she is too ashamed to go to school, he is outraged when he finds out about it. To make things worse for him, Tenma outspokenly supports their "relationship", dealing a fatal blow to Harima's confidence. Later, Tenma and the others are waiting on Eri at the cafe where Yakumo works. That night, while Tenma tries to bake a cake for Karasuma's coming birthday, Harima leaves town by ship.