Kotoko is supposed to spend Christmas eve with Jinko and Satomi, but they cancel on her unexpectedly. Kotoko is now all alone at the Irie family’s house. Meanwhile, on his way to Shigeki’s company’s 20th anniversary party, Naoki sees Jinko and her boyfriend in town. On the other hand, Kinnosuke coincidentally encounters Satomi and her boyfriend at the restaurant Aihara. Kinnosuke decides to surprise Kotoko, since she is spending Christmas eve all alone...
I requested to leave work early, 
so I'll be late getting there.
Pedí que me dejasen salir
 temprano del trabajo.
He pedido en el trabajo 
que me dejen salir antes.
J’irai quand même au boulot,
je serai donc un peu en retard.
Eu pedi para me deixarem 
sair mais cedo do trabalho.