A misunderstanding emerges when Aoki borrows Hashimoto's eraser.  On the eraser, Hashimoto has written " Ito-san <3". When Ito sees Aoki in possession of this eraser, he assumes Aoki has fallen in love with him!

Aoki's class begins rehearsal for their school play of Cinderella.  However, when the two leads get sick, Aoki and Ita step up to fill some large glass slippers.

Aoki confides in Hasimoto about his own romantic feelings.  A study group forms when Aoki's grades begin to slip due to being distracted by Ita.