As Taiki strives to make it to the nationals, Chinatsu gives him a word of encouragement. Later, Haryu and Taiki face top players in the doubles match.

With the annual fireworks festival approaching, Hina musters the courage to invite Taiki, who's been avoiding Chinatsu since their awkward conversation.

Taiki attends the fireworks festival with Hina and is surprised by her new look and shyness. Later, he unexpectedly bumps into Chinatsu with a lost child.

Taiki worries about a potential misunderstanding after Chinatsu departs. At the badminton nationals, he learns more about Karen and Haryu's relationship.