While Ruriko is spellbound by his handiwork, Hirohiko has led Mikako and Tsutomu to his residence which in many ways is a mirror image of Ruriko's; after brewing some tea, Mikako makes small talk as she basks in the ambiance while hydroplaning across the insight she really wants to inquire Hirohiko. The most recent disagreement between Yuusuke and Mariko making its advent at school confuses Hirohiko taking a serious turn when the full scope of Ruriko's deception is revealed...