While watching the fireworks, Tomo considers confessing her feelings again. However, she hesitates, realizing that changing the nature of their relationship might lose her the best friend she deeply values.
The group attends a local summer festival. Tomo, wearing a traditional yukata, hopes the romantic setting will help Jun see her more as a girl and less as just a "bro".
It is revealed that Carol’s "airhead" persona is largely an act; she is actually a genius who understands people's personalities very well.
The episode also focuses on Misuzu Gundo’s complex feelings regarding her friends.