After running from the movie filming, Mao ends up meeting Eiji by coincidence where they happen to have a little talk. Elsewhere Kouichi is worried about Mao, also Yuumi is worried because she's sensed the feelings Mao and Kouichi have for each other. Back at school Kazuki continues to persevere with his one-sided love with Eriko but reaching her feelings may be a tough wall to scale.
自分の気持ちを抑えられない摩央。映画の撮影中にも、つい現実の想いが交錯してしまう。そんな摩央を甲斐は優しく諭す。摩央との別れを経て、彼もまた大きく成長していたのだ。そして摩央はある決心をする。一方、一輝もめげてはいなかった。瑛理子に拒絶されながらも、必死に彼女の心を開こうと努力する。