Haruhi prepares the guidebooks for her planned hot springs trip, even filling out everyone's thoughts in advance. Meanwhile, Ryoko, who had witnessed Kyon feeding Yuki the other day, becomes concerned about what they might get up to during the trip. On the day of the trip, Haruhi has everyone pull straws to decide who sits next to whom on the train. This doesn't quite work out as planned but bodes well for Yuki. Arriving at their destination, the group goes sightseeing around town, including a visit to the local temple. As the others try to keep Haruhi under control, Mikuru helps Yuki buy a matchmaking charm.