Synopsis

Ryusuke recounts his conversation with Sykes to Chiba and Taira. Back at school, Hiromi discusses guitar with Koyuki and Saku. Ryusuke expresses his desire to create a new CD, suggesting they collaborate on original songs for it. Later, Ryusuke, Taira, and Saku attend a live performance where Chiba is playing with a different band, a move motivated by concern that Beck's ascent might be slower than anticipated. That evening, Maho visits Koyuki, and Page, under Koyuki’s care for Saito who is away