Ep. 10: The district contest arrives as Haruta vanishes and Chika encounters a writer probing Kusakabe's history.

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The long-awaited district contest finally takes place. During this event, Haruta disappears without a trace. Chika sets out to find him but instead meets a writer who is deeply interested in Kusakabe's past. This writer seeks answers about a lost dog's true owner. Chika must determine if revealing the dog's history will satisfy the writer's curiosity and resolve the situation. The encounter shifts the focus from the contest to uncovering personal secrets. The narrative explores how the truth about the animal might distract the writer from his investigation into Kusakabe. The outcome depends on whether the writer accepts the explanation regarding the dog's ownership.