S1, A5: Issei’s behavior has been confusing Hayame recently. Not only is he in a sour mood, but he says self-deprecating things out of nowhere and even suggests games that are clearly half-baked. His recent behavior has also been a hot topic at the inn. The female inn employees, who were completely enamored by Issei's kimono look at the party the other day, begin to turn their attention from Seigo to him. Meanwhile, Seigo invites Hayame to a meal. Hayame goes to meet him while keeping this a secret from Issei, who senses something wrong and follows her. Issei sees them enter the restaurant and observes them from a nearby table, accompanied by Kurose, whom he ran into on the street. On the other hand, Kikuno feels that Seigo is growing distant from her and secretly takes action.