At dinner, Kuroto had a sore back from carrying heavy items at work, so Senko offers to massage him. The massage erased the dark aura that Kuroto had, much to Senko's happiness. Afterward, they switch places and Kuroto gave Senko a massage. But, he touched her fur by the tail base, and she didn't appreciate it. In retaliation, Senko tries to tickle him. Shiro watches them from the spirit world, wondering about their relationship. The next morning, Kuroto had a dream about Senko and eating by a tree stump...