Yuriko is dead-set against Rika continuing on to college, but with some persuasion eventually allows it. An elated Rika informs Nobuko of the news. Nobuko is very happy for Rika, and invites her to go to Kiyosato the next day. Rika, who had never gone out with friends even once, is thrilled. However, Kaori is eavesdropping on their conversation and hears their plan. Kaori convinces Noboru to come with her to Kiyosato, and they both appear before Rika and Nobuko together...

• Moto Hagio
• Yoshikazu Okada

• Miho Kanno
• Kanako Enomoto
• Naomi Kawashima