Machi suddenly takes a paid leave and disappears. Meanwhile, Niwano is shocked to hear about Machi's past from a customer who claims to be a classmate of hers from elementary school.
The uncertainty of the relationship between Machi and Rusudo worries Yashiro. Machi's new client is a couple, but not just any couple; both of them have extramarital partners and are open about it.
Machi participates in a work project. There, two women are in conflict because they don’t share the same ideas and values. Later, they are also at odds over the purchase of the same house.
Sumire, who is opposed to her mother's idea of selling their house and opening a cake store, visits Teko Real Estate with her mother. At the same time, Niwano's father wants to sell the house and start a business, and Niwano vehemently opposes the idea.
