Mikako's frenzied endeavor to block her anguish and resume her usual behaviour is not lost on Risa who decides to have Tsutomu explain his shared past with Ayumi being a very innovative creator during a school project while Mikako tries to sort out her feelings. Frightened by the prospect of being marginalized from Akindo when she sees Yuusuke preparing to transport Ayumi, Mariko lashes out at Tsutomu as she affirms her contributory volition...