Hinata has a crush on the local baseball ace and wants to make a special homemade bento meal for him; Akari is critical of her methods.

After Rei picks her up at preschool, Momo trips and falls; while treating her bruise, Rei remembers the tragic events that led him to his profession.

Despite having become a legitimate professional player earning his own money, Rei feels stuck in a rut after losing his chance to advance to the next level.