Asahi is confronted about lying regarding her whereabouts last night, claiming she was hospitalized after a car accident. Tensions rise as she faces pressure at work to finalize a critical exhibition application before a global tech expo. Meanwhile, she accuses a man named Mr. Endou of past betrayals that shattered her relationships and family trust. After a recent surgery, Asahi’s grandmother Yoko Endou receives care and offers support, despite reminders of Asahi's struggles. The episode ends with Asahi forgetting important files at the hospital, leaving her fate and the company’s future uncertain as urgent decisions loom.