Ep. 11: Onodera faces hostility at work and confusion from rivals after a chaotic morning.

Onodera wakes up holding a convenience store dinner and recalls a morning meeting. He complains about his lifestyle in the shōjo manga department on the subway. At the proposal meeting, he encounters hostility and dreads future sessions. Afterward, he meets Sumi Ryouichi, whom he managed in the literature department at his father's company. Through Sumi, he meets Hasegawa, who invites him for a drink. Takano rejects the invitation for Onodera. Hasegawa suggests Onodera can transfer to the literature department if he dislikes manga work. Later, Onodera tries to flee from Takano at the library but trips on leaves. Takano catches him and attempts to recall their high school dating period, but Onodera escapes. At his apartment, Yokozawa emerges from Takano's room with the cat Sorata. Yokozawa claims Takano and states Onodera has only caused him pain since they met.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 15 · Lingering love causes a mistake.