Hiroto starts his investigation by having the CEO interview Dr. Asama, the co-author of Shuichiro Korogi's thesis. Meanwhile, Yöta is watching Kako Tengan, a famous lawyer, being interviewed on TV. Later, Hina wins the mahjong preliminaries online under Yöta's name. She reveals she did this in order to ensure that Yöta meets Kako in person at a mahjong tournament she is organizing. Two days later, Yöta heads out to compete in the Libertas Cup while Hina, Kyöko, and Ashura cheer him on...