Junichi notices that Ai is still feeling upset that she did not qualify for the swim meet, so he decides to cheer her up. He calls her over to talk, where he hugs her from behind and sticks his hands in her skirt pocket, surprising her. Ai tries to excuse herself by saying she has chores to take care of, but Junichi offers to go with her, and she agrees but only after getting him to let go. While shopping, Junichi is relieved to see that Ai looks happier. Junichi and Rihoko enjoy some tea as they discuss recent events of the tea club. When Rihoko notices that Junichi dropped something, he reveals it is a new nail clipper developed by NASA, and he offers to use to cut Rihoko's nails. She agrees, but Junichi becomes embarrassed when she tells him he will be cutting her toenails. Despite a few more embarrassing moments throughout the situation, Junichi does a good job of cutting Rihoko's nail, and she thanks him. Having worked late on festival duties, Junichi and Tsukasa make their way home when they happen upon a melon bread van. Junichi offers to buy some, but Tsukasa declines, only to buy a whole bag herself, which Junichi notes she got through her nice girl facade. Tsukasa makes Junichi hold the bag while she eats, but when he asks for some, she uses the opportunity to tease him. He calls her mean, so she decides to actually feed him, but then continues to stuff Junichi's mouth full of bread, much to his discomfort and her enjoyment.