Mahiru tries her best to merely greet male customers, but still cannot bring herself to overcome her fear. Hiroomi tells Sota how Jun picks on Popura to relieve his stress related to Yachiyo giving all her attention to Kyoko. Yachiyo attempts to protect Popura, but they get scared by Jun. After another comment by Hiroomi, Yachiyo asks Jun if he likes Popura, and is again intimidated by Sato's response, who tells her to not talk anymore. When Sota's younger sister gets sick, he takes her to the hospital, but without him at Wagnaria, Jun and Hiroomi have to help as waiters because Mahiru can only serve women. Kyoko works the register while Mahiru also helps out in the kitchen. Sota arrives after closing time and brings a care package for everyone due to the trouble caused by his absence.