Nodoka calls Chiyu over to her house when it appears that Rate has become ill. As there doesn't appear to be a MegaByogen attack anywhere, Chiyu believes that they should take her to the local Veterinary Hospital run by Hinata's family. Meanwhile, Hinata was running late to her friend's outing to the mall when Nyatoran rushed to her to return her lipbalm. This causes her to affectionately thank the kitten until his sudden talking amuses her. Back at the Veterinary Hospital, Rate was treated by a vet there much to Nodoka's relief until Hinata came in and showed them Nyatoran, forcing Nodoka and Chiyu to drag her outside...