Yu-Mi apologizes to Ji-Yeon after Ji-Yeon confronts her with a fabricated photo that has caused their trust to break. Despite Yu-Mi’s claim that the photo is fake and a product of manipulation, Ji-Yeon feels betrayed and struggles with the emotional impact. Yu-Mi pleads for forgiveness and begs Ji-Yeon not to leave, but the damage feels significant. Another person suggests Ji-Yeon take the next semester off and go home to let the situation cool down, hinting that time might ease the conflict. The episode ends with Ji-Yeon facing a difficult decision about her future and relationships.