S1, E6: Akiha realizes that she does not stand a chance of being with Shu after witnessing his unreciprocated love for Miharu. Nevertheless, Akiha is determined to preserve their relationship as a faux married couple. A massive panic occurs when Akiha’s parents show up at their home. Their appearance brings about a sudden development in the debt problem connecting Akiha and Shu. At work, Akiha receives a request to design a book cover for an author she admires greatly. She jumps at the opportunity and immerses herself in work, but for whatever reason she gets more and more distracted. Furthermore, Yuito Makihara suddenly declares war on Shu, causing Shu to do something that goes beyond the bounds of friendship.