Megumi continues her quest for Kai by trying to make use of Asami and Aiko to alienate and destabilize Mei (without them knowing it); and Kai in order to break her up with Yamato. Kai notices Mei being in pain and lonely, so he tries to cheer her up by giving the tickets Megumi gave him the other day. Kai scolds Yamato for not sensing that Mei is in pain and is lonely. After hearing Yamato's side, Kai, gains more respect for him despite hating some of his traits.