The transformation in Jun'ichi and Nemu's relationship becomes the talk of the school; Miharu even supports them. Sakura and Suginami warn them against taking the relationship further, in spite of Jun'ichi and Nemu aren’t related by blood. Jun'ichi mediates with Sakura. Nemu collapses during a student council meeting, and that night she and Jun'ichi become even closer despite the warnings. Sakura senses Jun'ichi's determination.