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Plot
Inside the Ōga residence, Rena is jolted as she sees Kazomi's father sleeping on the couch after a night shift, and Kazuomi explains he lets him and his brother use the two bedrooms in the house. As they approach Kazuomi's room, Rena also sees Kazuomi pick up his brother's used dishes from the hallway floor.

Kazuomi takes Rena into his room and tells her everything about his family's situation and how his brother became a NEET. He explains to her that the reason he wants to keep the earring his brother gave him is that it reminds him of the time when he was better, and that the reason he has to work so much is because he feels like it is his turn to help support the family now. As Kazuomi is telling his story Rena starts crying, explaining that it was painful to hear but that she is happy that he told her.

Kazuomi further reveals that he wanted to hide the truth especially from Rena because he likes her, and that while it was painful, her confronting him was what made him stop and think about how he wants to live his life and also made him realize that the people around him were worried for him. Kazuomi also tells Rena that he is continuing to Aoba university and that he wants to spend more time with her in the future. The couple exchange confessions of love, and wrapping her arms around him, Rena thanks Kazuomi for telling her everything.