The episode begins with Mikako feeling increasingly isolated as her childhood friend, , spends more time with the popular and sultry Mariko "Body-ko" Nakasu . While at an amusement park with friends, Tsutomu is constantly recognized by crowds who mistake him for the famous singer Ken Nakagawa.
By the end of the episode, a rumor spreads through school that Tsutomu and Mariko have broken up, leaving Mikako and her friend Risa stunned and uncertain about where things stand in their complicated social circle.
The narrative then dives into Mikako's past, revealing her emotional vulnerability:
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The story reveals that Mikako's deep connection to Tsutomu is rooted in his constant presence during her parents' divorce, making his sudden interest in Mariko feel like a second abandonment.