Ryō makes preparations for Kirin visiting her on New Year's Eve, deciding to make oden after running into Shiina, having trouble keeping herself from sneaking a bite. Meanwhile, Kirin, underestimating how busy trains get on New Year's, forgets to reserve a ticket and ends up missing her usual train and running late. After Kirin finally arrives, the pair see the new year in together with a meal of oden and soba. Afterwards, the girls, joined by Akira, go to the shrine to ring the New Year's bell and try some amazake, before returning home to reflect on their meeting a year ago.