望美 (柴咲コウ) は多恵 (鈴木保奈美) の元を離れた不安を隠しながら結人 (坂口健太郎) との「幼い同棲」を始める。交際を認めてもらおうと教師の職を探す結人は、アナウンサーを目指して張り切る望美に、現実の厳しさを伝えられないでいた。一方、会社を辞めた愛美 (橋本愛) は夢だったデザイナーを目指すも前途多難。お酒のトラブルで会社をクビになった進次 (田中哲司) は行き場をなくし、時岡家を訪ねるが多恵に一蹴され…
Yuto is seeking a teaching job so that his relationship can be approved, but he is unable to convey to Nozomi, who is enthusiastic about becoming a news announcer, the harsh reality. Meanwhile, Manami, who has quit her job, is trying to achieve her dream of becoming a designer, but her future is uncertain. Shinji, who was fired from his company due to alcohol problems, has nowhere to go and visits the Tokioka family, but is turned away by Tae.