After a devastating breakup, Miu closes herself off emotionally; despite her reservations, she finds herself attracted to a mysterious, troublemaking artist.

Graduate student Osakabe deals with feelings of inadequacy and unrequited love for a classmate; Miu and Ren find themselves drawn to each other despite resistance.

Saki, now in advertising after leaving art, struggles with jealousy and attraction to a friend; Miu falls ill, prompting Ren to visit her.

Miu worries about her relationship with Ren when his childhood friend appears; Hikari mulls over Osakabe's confession.

Ruki realizes he wants to be by Miu's side; together with Professor Usami and Chiaki, the group heads to the countryside for an art retreat.

Chiaki grapples with not being Ren's most important person and asks him for one final indulgence; Ruki takes Miu out on a date; will Miu's heart be moved?