In a flashback, Uchika Hanesaki (Ayano's mother) practices with her as Elena watches and counts how many returns Ayano had. In middle school, Ayano quits badminton after her mother leaves. In the present, Ayano seems to be depressed during practice. Elena goes to see a movie with Noriko and has tea, where she sees Nagisa and has a talk with her about Ayano...