At the beginning of the episode, Haruka Asahina, the driver for Team Komaki Motors, appears in a commercial for their new sponsor, Mikazuki Beverages. The spot features a photo taken by Koya Madoka, the team's photographer. Haruka is displeased that the photo was used without his consent, leading to tension between him and Koya.

Koya apologizes multiple times for the oversight and promises to be more careful in the future. Despite the apology, Haruka blocks Koya on social media, demonstrating his lingering frustration. Meanwhile, Koya struggles with his own insecurities, questioning the quality of his photos and even considering leaving the team.

Later in the episode, Koya's past as a photojournalist is explored. Saeko Yukihira, Koya's editor-in-chief and ex-wife, reveals that Koya stopped photographing people after facing criticism for a controversial photo he took during a natural disaster. This revelation provides context for Koya's hesitation and self-doubt throughout his career as a photographer.

Meanwhile, Haruka visits his family's grave and reflects on his motivations for racing. He recalls a tragic incident in which his father, also a racer, died in a crash. Haruka blames himself, believing that his cheers may have pushed his father to drive too recklessly. At the gravesite, Haruka promises his late father that Koya will photograph him the next time he stands on the winner's podium.

By the end of the episode, Haruka unblocks Koya on social media, and the two reconcile. Koya promises to photograph Haruka the next time he wins a race.