After Kaname's confession, he and Chisaki accompany their friends to school as if nothing had happened. After their fast begins, the people of Shioshishio's ena gets thicker in preparation for their hibernation. Fearing that they might never see their friends again after their sleep begins, Hikari and the others start eating once again to delay the process. Meanwhile, Akari and Itaru make plans for their marriage while the fishermen ask Hikari to help them perform the Ofunehiki to please the Sea God and stop the cold. However, Uroko-sama claims that their efforts at that point are futile, but Hikari insists that they must do something. Assisted by the rest of the city, the children make their preparations for the ritual, but apparently it will happen on the same day the sea dwellers will begin their hibernation. Akari asks the others to allow her to take the place of the offering, claiming that after pleasing the sea god she will return to marry Itaru with his blessing. Everyone agrees to her wish. Chisaki, following Kaname's example, decides to confess her feelings for Hikari.