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.

Kiki, Makoto and Riho grow concerned about Takumi's handling of the dessert development project. Meanwhile, after being questioned by Riho about his feelings toward Kiki, Takumi decides he must go and talk to Kiki about their relationship. Kiki is torn between Makoto on the one hand and Takumi on the other. In the end, which of them will she choose to spend Christmas with?