: Shino Kiryuu, who has been hiding her feelings for Naoya to support Saki, is deeply affected by Mirika's resolve. Watching Mirika fight so desperately for Naoya forces Shino to question her own self-restraint and whether she can continue suppressing her love.

: In a surprising turn, a shaky alliance begins to form between Mirika and Shino. Mirika realizes Shino's secret feelings and uses this knowledge to blackmail Shino into helping her, further complicating the group's relationship.

: This refers to the 20th overall episode of the series (which is Season 2, Episode 8).

: Amidst the drama, the episode also features a segment involving the girls shopping for swimsuits in preparation for an upcoming trip to Okinawa, providing the show's signature mix of comedy and fanservice. File Name Context

: The release group that provided the high-definition (HD) version of the episode shortly after its broadcast.

: Saki and the other girlfriends realize Naoya is missing and track him down to Mirika's residence. The episode follows their frantic efforts to find the key and liberate him from Mirika's "love prison".

: Driven by her intense desire to win Naoya for herself, Mirika (Rika Hoshizaki) takes extreme measures. She kidnaps Naoya and locks him in a room at her house, intending to use the isolation to force him into falling for her.