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 ...
Though Dad's condition appears 
stable on the outside,
Aunque su condición 
parezca estable por fuera,
Aunque por fuera parezca que está bien,
D’apparence,
il a l’air de s’être stabilisé,
Apesar de o meu pai 
parecer estar estável,