Ep. 1: Haruno faces jealousy and self-doubt during a nighttime beach ride with new waitress Cynthia.

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Haruno Shiozaki resides at a mountainside café and enjoys riding mopeds with friends. The establishment hires Cynthia B. Rogers, an energetic Australian motorcyclist, as a new waitress. Haruno, who has historically restricted her own capabilities, feels envious of Cynthia’s liberated lifestyle. While Cynthia positively impacts the group, Haruno resists changing her self-imposed boundaries. After friends reveal Haruno’s past optimism, Cynthia invites her on a night ride to the beach. During the journey, Cynthia encourages Haruno to exceed her limits. Upon arrival, Cynthia reassures Haruno that depending on others is acceptable, helping her overcome her defensive attitude toward personal growth.