After Shigeki’s heart attack, Naoki decides to help out with company business until his father recovers. But Naoki discovers that the company is in serious financial trouble. Kotoko cares tirelessly for Naoki, as she is concerned about his well being, considering he gave a leave of absence to school, and maybe would have to abandon his dream of becoming a doctor. On the other hand, Matsumoto decides to profess her love to Naoki. Kotoko finds out about it, and then ...
and try to steal Kotoko away,
e intentase robar a Kotoko,
sería un hombre podrido.
e intentase conquistar a Kotoko, 
estaría podrido por dentro.
alors que les choses
vont mal chez les Irie.
e tentasse roubar a Kotoko, eu 
seria uma pessoa sem coração.