Uka follows Kai's earlier advice and actively tries to reach out to her classmates. During a seat change in class, she bravely asks Ayumi if they can become friends, only to find out that Ayumi already considers her a friend. Noticing Ayumi's feelings for Satoru, Uka helps her by swapping seats so Ayumi can sit next to him. This kind gesture results in Uka sitting beside Kai, giving them the opportunity to get to know each other better.

With Kai's encouragement to talk more with others, Uka gradually finds it easier to approach her classmates, though she remains shy about expressing her own feelings for Kai. She notices that Kai sometimes disappears during school hours and eventually discovers him resting in a secluded spot. When she returns a freshly cleaned baseball cap to him—which he often wears due to his unruly hair—she learns small details about his life that bring them closer.

A class trip to the mountains highlights Uka's sincere but slightly awkward personality. She wears her gym clothes and carries a large backpack full of necessities, setting her apart from the others. After a brief moment of surprise, her classmates respond warmly. Uka also learns about Kai's habit of turning down admirers, which makes her reflect on her own feelings. Shortly after, the episode takes an unexpected turn when a classmate encourages Uka to lead the group on a difficult path. The group gets lost, and as rain begins to fall, the episode ends without a clear resolution to their predicament.