Ushimatsu's desperate attempts to pull something from the pond reveal a dark past.

Yoshino receives an offer from an Manoyama alumni to open a branch of the highly successful Belem bakery in the town. Many of the owners in the shopping district are unwilling to give up store space, as they still live above. Meanwhile, Kadota informs everybody of some unfortunate news.

Will the festival be a success? Will Mr. Kadota make it back in time for the play? What will Yoshino do when her contract expires?