Kotaro, the son of the chef, has a conversation with Sorinozuka about his worries on what might happen when Joe, his father, reincarnates, but then Natsume suddenly suggests to send a message inside a time capsule buried in the garden for the future reincarnation to read. Natsume convinces the others to join in writing letters to their future selves. Ririchiyo recounts how much she has changed since she has lived inside the apartment complex. While Kotaro thinks of what to write, he is comforted by his father, who states he and his future self are two separate beings. Ririchiyo accidentally switched a letter written to Soshi that was meant for her future self, which stated that she will not run away and will stay by his side. She runs away to a park, and, after Soshi calls her to come and get her, Ririchiyo realizes Soshi hates himself like she was before, but she was able to overcome the ordeal because she fell in love with Soshi. Knowing she has hurt others to protect herself, she decided to use her courage to save him by confessing her love to him. Soshi embraces Ririchiyo and expresses his love for her as well. Soshi dreams of having a family with her, but Ririchiyo replies that only time will tell if it is meant to happen.