Haru discusses his relationship troubles with Oshima. Meanwhile he experiences flashbacks from his time with his Aunt Kyoko, many of them revolving around her trying to reach out to him with various forms of schooling and advice. Haru's constant smothering leads Shizuku to demand her personal space, to which Asako adds that being touched by someone she doesn't like is the most repulsive thing to a girl. Sasayan and his friends try to earn extra money from the upcoming festival but their plans are ruined when Haru gets into a fight with an upperclassman, upsetting Shizuku in the process. Shizuku's true feelings are translated to Haru by Oshima, which reveal that Shizuku worries about him. On her way to obtain the results from a mock exam, Shizuku ends up having a discussion with Yamaguchi about what her personal priorities should be, to which she chooses schoolwork over Haru. Later on Haru encounters Shizuku on his way home. He admits his feelings once again and almost kisses her, but stops himself, remembering Asako's words. Shizuku runs away, and it is revealed from her reaction that she still has feelings for Haru despite her attempts to control her emotions. Back home, Haru thinks of Shizuku fondly.