When Haruka receives the children's book, she starts to ponder how time seems to have stood still at the hospital, but then realizes her hair has grown quite long. On the next visits, Haruka persistently confronts Takayuki on how much time has truly passed, and while Takayuki hesitates to give an answer, Akane suddenly reveals the shattering truth about what's been going on! Meanwhile, Mitsuki tells Shinji about her relationship situation.