Ep. 12: A man struggles to convince Usagi to attend his awards ceremony instead of celebrating Misaki's birthday.
Aired on September 24, 2015

The protagonist faces significant difficulty in persuading Usagi to accompany him to his own awards ceremony. His primary obstacle is Usagi's strong preference for celebrating Misaki's birthday on that same day. This conflict is complicated by the presence of Kyo Ijuin, who shares the same interest in Misaki's birthday celebration. The narrative focuses on the challenge of balancing professional obligations with personal relationships, as the main character attempts to secure Usagi's attendance despite her competing priorities. The situation highlights the tension between career recognition and social commitments involving key figures in his life.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Misaki's severe misunderstanding of a conversation causes Usagi to realize the truth
- Ep. 9 · Usagi and Mr. Ijuin enjoy a successful private talk while Mizuki confronts a difficult personal truth.
- Ep. 10 · Nowaki's busy work schedule prevents him from celebrating his birthday with Kamijou
- Ep. 11 · Usagi's strange behavior following the interview with Mr. Ijuin puzzles Misaki who cannot get him to speak his mind.
- Ep. 12 · A man struggles to convince Usagi to attend his awards ceremony instead of celebrating Misaki's birthday.