Weakest Beast

At the craft beer bar 5tap, Akira and her boyfriend celebrate with some other customers after one of them suddenly announces her upcoming wedding.

Akira demands that the company president improve the scope of her job and takes some paid leave. But the next morning, Matsutoya calls her for help.

Problems with Shuri lead Kyoya to stay at Akira's place temporarily. A visitor comes to Kosei's office with news about his missing brother.

Akira visits Kureha's shop to retrieve Kyoya's cell phone from her. There, Akira learns what happened the previous night and rushes to Kosei's office.

Kosei pointedly questions Kyoya, who apologizes for lashing out. Meanwhile, Akira meets with Shuri for the first time, hoping to find answers.

Kureha hardly reacts to witnessing Akira and Kosei's kiss. Later, Kosei looks into a rumor about Kureha's marriage to Kaiji Tachibana.

When Kyoya's father's condition worsens, his family argues over hospitalizing him. Akira returns home to find Shuri asleep outside her door.

Shuri joins the company where Akira works. Kosei has a reunion with his brother, but it is cut short when he escapes again while Kosei is distracted.

Akira and Shuri are confused by their sudden reassignments. Reporters swarm 5tap after a photo of Kosei and Kureha hugging appears in a magazine.

A heartbroken Akira and Kosei struggle to connect after spending the night together. Meanwhile, Kureha makes a decision regarding her husband.