Ryo's siblings and other kids from the village approach Tamahiko asking him to tutor them again. While Tamahiko is in the middle of a lesson, Ryo appears, who, with the excuse of cooking something for the kids, takes Yuzuki to the kitchen to have a conversation. Inspired by the tutoring, Tamahiko writes to his father asking to be allowed to return to school. Later, Ryotaro reveals that he is undecided about an offer received.

Tamako finds out that Tamahiko wants to go back to school, so she puts him in touch with his uncle Tamasuke, who decides to help him. Meanwhile, Yuzuki learns about her favorite singer Kotori Shiratori coming to town for a performance, so Tamahiko decides to take a break from his studies for the remedial exam to go with Yuzuki and the local kids.

The famous singer Kotori and his brother Hakaru arrive at Tamahiko's villa. Kotori tells Yuzuki that she is working on a new song, but that she needs some advice about love to better communicate the message. Kotori also talks about how Hakaru used to love playing and singing music, but he had to give up after falling ill.

Yuzuki receives a letter from her old friend and classmate, Midori, announcing that she is pregnant and getting married. Since they may not get a chance to meet again, Midori ask Yuzuki to pay her a visit. Yuzuki finally decides to go to Tokyo to meet Midori, tasking Ryo with looking after Tamahiko.

An injured Yuzuki reflects on some moments in her life since she met Tamahiko and laments her inability to express her feelings. She wishes she could survive and meet Tamahiko again.