Synopsis

With their manuscript complete, Mashiro and Takagi submitted it to NEXT. Miyoshi remained lost in thought about recent events and decided to reach out to Azuki, who subsequently contacted Takagi. After Takagi’s attempts at explanation proved unsatisfactory, she turned her attention to Mashiro, seeking a clearer account of what transpired. Questioning his candor, she ended the call abruptly, leaving Mashiro with the unsettling feeling of rejection.