It's the end of the year, and as Shinozaki and Shiori are filled with anticipation for a new year, Chinatsu is staring down a deadline for her new dojinshi, with her only help coming from an unexpected individual.

Returning to work after New Year's Shiori thinks she's gotten taller and she asks Shinozaki if he notices anything different about her. Later, Yutaka swipes her brother's phone and sends a message to Shiori asking for a picture.

The office gang decide to use some of their paid time off to go on a hot springs vacation. At the inn's pool Shinozaki finds out that Shiori can't swim so he wants to help teach her.