During summer break, Haruhi works at a pension in Karuizawa under the care of Misuzu Sonoda, a friend of Ryouji's. When the Host Club finds out, they helicopter there, much to Haruhi's dismay. Since they all want to stay at the pension, Misuzu conducts a "refreshment" contest to see who can have the only available room remaining. The contest involves getting chores done while having guests see handsome boys working on the property. Honey is disqualified as being too babyish, which also eliminates Mori. The twins have the upper hand as Tamaki struggles to be refreshing. Kyoya sits out the competition but assists Tamaki, who charms Misuzu by playing the piano. In the end, Hikaru and Kaoru win by inadvertently demonstrating their "brotherly love." They share the room and in the morning, but are grumpy and rude. Just then, a friend of Haruhi's from middle school appears as a delivery boy and reconnects with Haruhi.