While shopping in a clothing store, Retsuko unexpectedly meets up with her free-spirited friend, Puko. During a dinner together in a restaurant, Puko reveals that she's going to start her own business, and asks if Retsuko wants in. Retsuko is hesitant as she can't leave her job. But, after enduring more frustration at work - Tsunode gives her more paperwork, and she watches Ton and Komiya do nothing but daydream of playing golf - she is set up to quit her job.