The match continues and Connie laments that Ayano is not like Uchika. During the short interval, Kentarō tells Riko to cover the front and Ayano, the back-court. The strategy works, but when Ayano tries to return a shot, one of the strings on her racket breaks, which causes her and Riko to lose the match. Ayano runs away, feeling depressed. Connie also feels depressed, but is cheered up by Yuika and the rest of her club members at the inn...