The interior department decide to have a drinking party to couple Makoto with Yuuka, and choose Hotaru as an organizer without her knowing the purpose of the party. Seiichi is told that his wife was asking about his whereabout and figures she might head there. When he arrives it turns out she sent him a package with all of his old love letters. Hotaru finds out about the party's purpose, and Yuuka tells her she didn't confess to Makoto that time at the bar. She also finds out that Kaname likes Yuuka but still wants to support her by suggesting the party. At the party, Hotaru performs the Loach Dance to entertain the attenders. Yuuka finds out that Makoto actually likes Hotaru. Seiichi burns his old love letters but Hotaru stops them from being completely burned. The shop is finally done, and Makoto gives Hotaru a mini version of the chair he designed. Yuuka tell Hotaru to not lose Makoto, because she will fight for him too.