Ep. 10: Yoshino's birthday coincides with a hot spring trip and a confession.
Aired on June 11, 2011

Yoshino and Yuu work late, leading to a tickle fight that Hatori misinterprets. Yoshino apologizes at Hatori's house but is angered by Hatori's demand for no physical contact with Yuu. They reconcile after Yoshino sleeps over, only to argue again when Yoshino mentions a hot spring trip with Yuu. On the trip night, Yoshino discovers it is his birthday and understands Hatori's distress. Yuu confesses his love, but a phone call from Hatori interrupts. Hearing Hatori wish him a happy birthday, Yoshino cancels the vacation, returns home, and receives Hatori as a birthday gift.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Chiaki navigates a love triangle while preparing for his manga's anime adaptation party.
- Ep. 7 · Ritsu faces professional challenges and romantic tension while navigating complex relationships with Takano and Yokozawa.
- Ep. 8 · Attractive appearance sparks romance between editor Kisa and bookseller Yukina.
- Ep. 9 · Kisa struggles with romantic confusion while Yukina reveals his true feelings and claims him as a boyfriend.
- Ep. 10 · Yoshino's birthday coincides with a hot spring trip and a confession.
- Ep. 11 · Onodera faces hostility at work and confusion from rivals after a chaotic morning.
- Ep. 12 · Ritsu faces career doubts and Takano's confession after a stormy period.
- Ep. 13 · A good beginning makes a good ending.
- Ep. 14 · Love and wisdom cannot coexist simultaneously