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.

Momoko and Miyuki deal with the aftermath of their two very different confessions. Meanwhile, Momoko's uncle has a confession of his own.