Franchouchou makes a live televised appearance to promote Yūtoku Inari Shrine alongside White Ryu, an aging radio talk show host whom Saki admires. After filming, Ryu tells Saki that he intends to retire soon, which she interprets to mean the end of his show. Confiding in Sakura that Ryu helped her find direction in her life that led to her befriending Reiko, Saki appears on his show as a self-imposed guest and pleads for him to continue inspiring Saga's citizens. However, he explains that he has already decided to appoint Franchouchou as the show's new hosts...