Rumours spread about Kotoko and Naoki after it is learned they spent the night alone together. This has Reiko become aggressive with her pursuit of Naoki and kisses him in front of Kotoko after declaring that she will follow him to what university he goes to. Naoki is feeling a lot of pressure from school, his parents, friends, and Kotoko to decide on a career path that he outburst at his mother when she starts planning his future with Kotoko-as she wants them together-without asking him. The troubles have Kotoko's father decide that they will move out as soon as possible. Troubles with Naoki's father company escalates the situation and has Naoki storm out of the house with Kotoko following. They get into a heated argument that has Kotoko states that she hates Naoki, and he ends up kissing her.