Dr. Kirihara visits Minato and explains why Shintaro was looking for him, and from this Minato learns more about Shintaro's past.

Hiiragi decides to share what's been weighing down his heart with Asuka, while Minato works up the courage to tell his old teacher Sakuma about his relationship with Shintaro.

The four friends go for a trip to a hot spring, and after dinner Minato tells Shintaro how he really feels.