After the Kiss! Wavering Feelings and Thoughts That Will Not Reach

T1, E9: After the kiss, Hayame could not get a wink of sleep. Meanwhile, Etsuko and Yoshitora leaves the house on an urgent trip, leaving only Hayame and Issei at home for a while. Issei wants Hayama to tell him her feelings, but she is unable to respond. Then, Kikuno suddenly appears, and starts explaining why she did such a horrible thing to Hayame at the fireworks and what her real motive is. Hayame then goes to work and asks Seigo about Kikuno’s past. What's more, Seigo’s love for Hayame remains unchanged after ten years, and he confesses to her. Hayame is conflicted between Issei, Seigo, and Kikuno’s feelings, and is at a loss. Meanwhile, Issei goes to meet someone in order to protect Hayame.