Ep. 4: Professor Hanamoto reflects on past art exhibitions and Rika's tragic history
The art exhibition resumes, prompting Professor Hanamoto to recall Hagu's previous decision not to submit paintings. He shares a memory of buying a postcard of moonlight on the sea, which reminds him of Rika's husband's death and her severe injury on the beach. Meanwhile, Mayama surprises Rika by taking her on a train to Sapporo. After showering and sleeping, they drive north to a barren area where Rika visits the graves of her father and dog. She thanks Mayama for the trip. Later, Rika attempts to sneak out of the hotel, angering Mayama until he sobs, fearing he will lose her. Finally, Mayama returns to Tokyo by plane, while Rika flies to Spain. At the Harada Design Office, Mayama realizes the hotel room in Spain had two separate bedrooms.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Takemoto reflects on art school days, friendships, and romantic rivalries with Morita, Mayama, Yamada, and Hagu.
- Ep. 2 · Hagu and Rika struggle with persistent hiccups while Yamada and Rika celebrate their project completion.
- Ep. 3 · Hagu views souvenirs while Rika faces a Spain design competition and Nomiya confesses his love to Yamada
- Ep. 4 · Professor Hanamoto reflects on past art exhibitions and Rika's tragic history
- Ep. 5 · Miwako comforts Yamada while Takemoto faces bread disputes and Morita accepts work
- Ep. 6 · Morita reflects on his father while friends navigate art, Rika's Spain trip, and a canceled beach plan
- Ep. 7 · Kaoru reflects on his father's preference for Morita amid business betrayals and a sudden campus storm.
- Ep. 8 · Takemoto pursues carpentry dreams while Hagu suffers severe injuries during a storm