Yoshimori is distracted by Masamori's odd behavior, to the point where he is distracted during his blank state training. He shares this with Shimano, who is confused since it sounds like Yoshimori finally has Masamori's approval. Yoshimori insists that it is something else. Shimano says that Masamori understands the situation, because Karasumori depends on Yoshimori succeeding with the training. Souji Hiura's earring buzzes, and he leaves the Sumimura Home, unaware that Sen Kagemiya has spotted him.