Takumi is forced out as president for breach of trust and the old guard regains control of the company. In the sweets department, Kiki is heartbroken by Takumi's departure and Riho's apple pudding project is terminated, as they and their coworkers struggle to keep up with the changes implemented by the company's new president.

Kiki is flustered to learn that Takumi in fact heard her confess her feelings, and now he has something he really wants to tell her. Meanwhile at work, the new "mobile convenience store" project is launched. When Kiki sees Takumi and Riho together, however, she decides it's best to forget about him. But Makoto's own feelings for her haven't changed, and he decides it's time to take their relationship to the next level.

As she and Makoto begin dating, Kiki feels a bit shy at first but enjoys spending time with him. One day they run into Takumi and Riho while out on a date. Kiki feels awkward around Takumi but does her best to make conversation. Meanwhile, at work, she's suddenly told that she's being removed from the confectionary development team.