After his teammates notice odd behavior and insisting on sleepovers, Nagisa reveals he has run away from home, explaining that his parents insist he quit the swim club due to poor grades. Stalling for time before facing them, Nagisa and the others hide at ISC Returns to discuss the situation. Nagisa laments that he doesn't enjoy studying, having been forced to do it endlessly during middle school. When the group spies an unknown adult approaching, Nagisa voices his true feelings to the unknown pursuer who turns out to be Ms. Amakata. With everyone's support, Nagisa is able to speak honestly with his parents who agree to allow him to stay in the swim club on condition that he work hard on both his schoolwork and his sport.