When Riko returns to her hometown, Teppei wonders if she'll even come back to Tokyo. When he learns from Erika that Riko will soon be back, he waits for her at the subway station and reassures her that she's the one he loves. Teppei promises Riko to clear things out with Sanae and give her a call after the meeting. However, Riko waits all night but the call never comes. Just when she's feeling lost and alone, she recalls what her dad told her and decides to take his advice to return to her hometown.