Masato is invited to audition for the lead role in a historical play, Singing Swordsman of Justice. While everyone thinks this role is perfect for him, he takes the love scene in the script too seriously, saying there must be true love in order for a couple to embrace naturally. Even when ST?RISH help him practice for the audition, he still can't pull off the love scene properly. Since Masato doesn't understand the true fundamentals of acting and performing, this poses a threat to him passing the audition and to ST?RISH's chance of winning the UtaPri award. Meanwhile, Cecil is still struggling with his idol training, and also wonders what makes ST?RISH so special to Haruka. Cecil suggests to Masato that he imagines the woman he has to embrace at the audition as the one he loves, and he contemplates it together with the words of his late grandfather, ultimately coming to a decision. He passes the audition with flying colors, much to the relief of ST?RISH.