When Ogawa, a high school teacher, discovers one of her students has been frequenting a host club, she goes to bring the girl home. She finds her there, captivated by a strikingly charismatic host.

Following the revelation of Kaoru’s promise, Natsuki vanished. Ogawa reached out to Kaoru, inquiring whether he had seen her. Kaoru denied any knowledge, but a short time later, he returned the call.

A quiet satisfaction settles over Ogawa as she guides Kaoru through the fundamentals of reading and writing, witnessing the blossoming of understanding in the young boy. Afterward, Momoko shares a forthcoming plan: she intends to interview …

Ogawa felt a surge of indignation at Kaoru's invitation to a hotel, but the anger receded when he simply asked her to continue their lessons. Meanwhile, Kawahara inquired about Ogawa with Momoko.

Despite Kaoru's unexpected statement, Ogawa indicates a desire to resume their lessons. Afterward, Kawahara makes an effort to reconcile with Ogawa.