In an effort to rebuff Yukari’s overtures, Icchan claims Nao is his girlfriend. Uehara overhears, but his lack of a reaction worries Nao.
Uehara’s presence alone puts Nao on cloud nine, but Issei throws her looks with mixed feelings. By chance, Nao is paired with Issei for a dare night.
Issei has moved into the apartment after a family fight. Marina has her eye on a visiting college student, whom Nao recognizes from the hospital.
Nao mistakenly assumes Uehara will propose to her, and engagement rumors spread throughout the school. After he denies it to her face, she collapses.
Nao moves into her own apartment, but a male classmate shows up and says he’s the real tenant. They find a solution but it won’t be easy to pull off.
A confession to Abe confuses Nao’s relationship with Uehara further. Later, she hears that he’ll be spending New Year’s with his coworker, Nanako.
Nao overhears Uehara talking about his feelings for her. Too flummoxed to respond, she avoids him. Marina suggests a Valentine’s Day date.
Nao finds out Yuri stayed overnight and announces she’ll be moving out. Daichi calls Uehara to a one-on-one meeting on the school rooftop.
Nao is still reeling from the morning’s events but Uehara doesn’t remember a thing. Marina suspects something is up and starts asking questions.
At Marina’s suggestion, Nao and Uehara eat lunch bento together in public. It’s fun, but she wonders if he’s thinking of Yuri when they’re together.
