Keita leans in to kiss an unconscious Kotoko, to have Naoki catch him before it happens. Naoki reminds Keita that Kotoko is married, warning him to not dare lay hands on Kotoko. A battle is declared when Keita states that he cares for Kotoko more.
Naoki: Bring it on
The two give each other glares.
Cut - Kotoko is now in a cafe with Satomi and Jinko, bragging about how she awoke to a worried Naoki staring at her... her friends are less than interested. Kotoko suggests that it wouldn't hurt anyone to faint once in a while.
Satomi and Jinko asks as to who the good looking guy was that brought her to the first-aid bay. The two having seen Keita panic think that he might like Kotoko. Jinko suggests that Kotoko is having an affair, that is brushed away.
ONE MONTH LATER
The first Summer of nursing school begins. The gang are in the library having been assigned to write a report over the Summer... Keita repeatedly tries to wake a sleeping Kotoko who is dreaming of Naoki.
The gang call it a day deciding to go have some fun... all but Tomoko, she has a part time job at a fish store. The others begin to fantasise; Tomoko cutting menacingly into a fish. Their bodies retract in fear. Tomoko takes her leave, whilst Motoki and Marina separate from Keita and Kotoko before meeting at the main gate to go bowling.
Naoki happens to see Keita and Kotoko acting friendly as the two head towards the main gate.
At the bowling alley, Kotoko admits to having been stressed lately. Keita asks whether things aren't going well between her and Naoki. Kotoko is hesistant but says it's because Naoki has been busy lately, she barely sees him at home and when she does he seems cold. Keita suggests that she relax as she over exerts herself when it comes to Naoki.
Before the gang head off to karoke, they come across Naoki and his classmates who are heading to dinner. Kotoko is her excited self but Naoki is less than happy.
Seiichi approaches Marina, calling it fate that they are meeting like this... he can never be apart from her like Eudiplozoon Nipponicum?? A parasite that infests on the gills of a gold fish.. Marina backs away trying to hide behind Motoki.
Kotoko tells Naoki of her bowling adventures but he isn't very interested. Kotoko holds onto his arm happily but he pulls his arm away as soon as his classmates leave as they are going to be late. Kotoko's expression changes for the worse, Keita notices this calling Naoki out as to why he hasn't spent more time with his wife if he is willing to go on dinners with his classmates.
Naoki openly says that he dislikes Keita's meddling, Kotoko defends Keita as she knows he had said that to defend her. Naoki suggests that she can just go home with Keita then because he is so worried about you. Kotoko asks why Naoki has to be so mean, she runs away.
Keita asks whether Naoki is going to go after her, he doesn't so Keita does. Motoki and Marina follow.
Kotoko cries alone wondering whether Naoki has come to hate her. Keita finds Kotoko crying on a park bench, she apologises for him having to be caught in an unpleasant situation which shouldn't have involved him. Keita gives Kotoko a back hug, telling Kotoko to not say it doesn't involve him and to give up on a guy like Naoki.
The mood at the dinner table is unsettling, Naoki and Kotoko are not on speaking terms... the rest of the family try to lighten the mood by using punny jokes to no avail. The two excuse themselves separately from the table. Kotoko asks to use the study room as she doesn't want to be nuisance to Naoki.
As Kotoko studies she can't concentrate because of Keita's words. We flashback to Kotoko and Keita at the park. Keita says that Kokoto shouldn't involve herself with a guy like Naoki, Kokoto pushes him away playfully asking him not to joke, she laughs it off. Not knowing whether he was serious or joking. We hear Kotoko voice over that she hasn't talked to Keita since and has barely talked to Naoki. She wants to reconcile with Naoki but he seems to be avoiding her.
Kotoko heads back into her room, noting that Naoki has such a sweet sleeping face. She is so close to him (physically) yet she isn't able to kiss him.
A new semester begins. Kotoko is a little jumpy when the gang meets up, Keita approaches asking whether she... wrote her part of the report for pathophysiology, which she hasn't. Kotoko is relieved that Keita is himself when he starts yelling at Kotoko - deeming that what he said the other night as a joke.
Kotoko is once again studying in the study room she vows to the Naoki doll that she will get good marks as a way to be accepted by Naoki and also make up. Naoki is also studying but in their room, he also appears upset.
DAY OF EXAM - DAY ONE, TWO, THREE - EXAMS OVER
As the gang is relaxing in class, Seiichi is heard in the corridor calling for Marina. Making sure she holds to her promise; Marina will date him if he were to surpass Naoki. Seiichi is 99.9% sure he has beaten Naoki, he gleefully prances out of the classroom. The gang is in fear... Kotoko tries to reassure Marina that Naoki couldn't have scored less. Marina is unsure and they all rush over to ask how Naoki went. Naoki says bad, his worst yet.
Seiichi raises his arms, proclaiming number one. He approaches Marina as she backs away, he asks where their date should be. Kotoko asks Naoki whether it is true, she touches his forehead asking whether he is sick, Naoki glares at Keita and removes Kotoko's arm.
Motoki comes over to Kotoko to say that Naoki's attitude is suggesting he dislikes her. Keita asks whether it is because of him. Kotoko denies it, she asks that whether he was joking last time. Keita says he was serious. He says that she will never be happy with a cold guy like him, that they should divorce.
Meanwhile, Kin and Chris are working together at the cafeteria. They are ready to close up when Naoki arrives. Naoki complements Kin's food, bringing a smile to Kin's face.
Naoki notes that the two seem to be getting along really well. Chris tells Naoki to ask Kotoko to come. Naoki's face falls, Kin asks if things are not going well. Naoki himself doesn't know why he is treating Kotoko the way he does, it started when Keita started lingering, now whenever he sees Kotoko's face he gets annoyed.
Kin's mouth gapes open and he smiles then laughs at Naoki, asking him whether he really doesn't know. JEALOUSY~ Naoki denies it saying he isn't Kin. Kin calls himself a veteran of jealously, Naoki should take his word. Some sort of realisation comes across Naoki's face.
Kin vows to beat up this weird guy that is hanging around Kotoko. Chris becomes jealous herself, asking Kin to have those feelings toward her.
There has still been no progress between Naoki and Kotoko, as he walks pass her with no acknowledgement even though Kotoko says hello.
Results are back and Kotoko received 51%, 36%, 48%, 43%... Keita takes her result sheet back from Motoki but before giving it back, he lectures Kotoko.
Now that getting good marks has failed Kotoko's plan of making up with Naoki has failed. Jinko tries to cheer her up. Satomi returns to their table, she is feeling nauseous, Kotoko and Jinko joke that she might be pregnant. Satomi's facial expression says otherwise, thinking that might be the case.
Satomi had taken a pregnancy test and is pregnant, her boyfriend knows and wants to get married and have the child. Satomi encourages Kotoko to make one of her own...
News gets to Naoki's mother of Satomi's pregnancy. Kotoko and Naoki's mother happily talk about the joy of marriage and a child. Naoki's mother slips up saying that she can't wait for Kotoko and Naoki to have one...
Kotoko relays the good news to Naoki. He continues to act coldly towards Kotoko. Kotoko has had enough and starts to throw things at Naoki, asking why he shows no concern towards her. Exclaiming that Keita said that she should break up with Naoki, she asks why he even married her if he never loved her, upset that she is the only one in love. Kotoko runs out of the house, Naoki's hand is on the door knob but can't bring himself to open the door.
As Kotoko walks along the street she questions whether it is over between the two, what she had always kept to herself she had finally released in words towards Naoki.
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