After accidentally stumbling upon a view of Mt. Fuji herself, Aoi tries to keep it a secret from the others as they carry on up the mountain. With the path becoming tougher to climb, Aoi struggles but receives encouragement from Kaede, who had guessed Aoi had figured out her surprise. After overcoming a treacherous cliff path, Aoi is rewarded with a better view of Mt. Fuji, which feels more rewarding thanks to all the effort she put in to reach it.