While preparations for the Christmas decorations go smoothly, Momoko makes a blunder at work that forces her to make an urgent delivery.

After Momoko loses her excuse to see Manato, she can hardly hide her disappointment. Others around her begin making progress in their own love lives.

Momoko opens up to her brothers after inviting Manato to a barbecue with her coworkers. But Manato, still battling his dark past, struggles to reply.