Hidaka finally confesses her feelings for Haruo. Meanwhile, Akira's private tutor orders Haruo to stay away, telling him he's a bad distraction.

Determined to beat Haruo so she can go out with him, Hidaka trains hard to refine her skills under the watchful eye of her new gamer friend, Nikotama.

Akira's big sister Makoto reaches out to Haruo, first giving him a dating simulation game, then asking him to create an RPG just for Akira.