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Plot
Arata asks Kazuomi about the reason why he has to work as much as he does, and when he only receives an evasive answer, he tells him he should at least tell Rena, as refusing to see her because of work will only make it look like he is avoiding her. While Kazuomi agrees, Arata notices that the advice did not seem to relieve him. Arata changes the subject and teases Kazuomi for not having even kissed Rena during the two months they have been going out together. However, he is reminded of Chizuru asking about him wanting to kiss her and blushes in embarrassment, and decides to act in a more mature manner with Kazuomi.

Back in the classroom Ms. Amatsu reminds the students of the application deadline for external universities on the following week. Kazuomi takes notice but is then reminded of something uneasy, touching his earring with a depressed look on his face.

As Kazuomi is about to go home after his shift in the convenience store is over, he receives his salary from a senior co-worker who compliments him on how helpful he has been. She then asks Kazuomi if he is going to study in Aoba university after high school, hoping that he can continue working with them, but he only thanks her for the compliment.

When Kazuomi arrives home with groceries it is already late and the house is dark. On the way to his room he sees a serving tray with used dishes on the floor next to a closed door, which brings a painful thought to his mind.

Trivia

 * The events of this chapter took place on.