Popular student Kyoko Hori lives a double life taking care of her younger brother, and discovers that she's not the only one hiding her true self.

When her mother asks about Miyamura, Hori comes to a frightening realization; later, the Student Council ropes Hori into extra work, but when conflict arises, it's up to Miyamura to smooth things over.

Miyamura reflects on his past and present; Hori responds to Remi's selfish demand; a heated conversation between Ishikawa and Miyamura ends with a fistfight.

The student council room becomes a cool hangout; Hori tries to get Miyamura flustered; an old friend brings out a new side of Miyamura; later, when Hori gets sick, Miyamura comes to her rescue.

A rumour complicates Hori and Miyamura's budding relationship; Kyosuke comes home to roost and instantly takes a liking to Miyamura.

Miyamura ends up staying the night and rumours spread like wildfire at school; Shindo calls the couple over to share a bag of candy; a second-year girl begins to stalk Miyamura.