Shinozaki and Shiori are asked to get some old Meowtaro merchandise from the basement storage. While looking through things a couple co-workers wander in looking for some alone time and Shinozaki and Shiori quickly hide.

It's Sunpick's 40th anniversary and the new hire competition is about to kick off. The prize is a vacation to Okinawa for the winner's department. Shinozaki is aiming to win, but Dev Group 1's chief, Akina's old rival, has other plans.

With the new hire competition in full swing, Shinozaki is worried about the pressure Kurusu is dealing with and asks Shiori to help cheer her up. The groups then give their presentations. Who will win the Most Valuable New Hire Award?