The chapter begins with Gen’s sister looking for Gen “Gen! Gen Chan? Oh there you are! Have you renewed your passport?” and Gen replies back with a confused look “What?” and she proceeds to tell him of the family trip to France that the family had planned. Gen claims to have no idea and refuses to go. After a moment of silence, Gen says, “I would be willing to go to the Dominican Republic” and when their mother comes home Gens sister tells her “Mom, Gen wants to go to the Dominican Replublic!” and Gen says “no, I was only joking.” The three sit down to eat cake and Gens mother wants to know what Gen will do during the summer. He says that he will do homework and his sister interjects saying “But we already got tickets” so they decide to invite somebody else. His sister tells Gen that they will be leaving next week and asks if he will okay on his own. He tells her everything will be fine and she asks him to upload the pictures from Shima’s father and Wao’s mothers wedding. He looks through the pictures.

In a flashback, he is remembering running into Haruka at the wedding. Gen asks Haruka what she is doing there and Haruka says, “Well then what are you doing here” and Gen replies, “I’m Wao’s friend”. To this Haruka replies back saying that she is Shima’s friend so she has just as much a right to be here as him! Gen’s sister interrupts saying, “Gen chan, the food place is right upstairs” and Gen replies back saying he knows. Haruka laughs to herself about Gen being called Gen-chan by his sister. The two stand side by side and admire the wedding party, Haruka comments on how pretty Wao’s mother looks and how happy Wao looks. She also begins saying “You know what Gen? Wao probably…” when the flashback ends and Gen is seen calling Shima.

Shima answers the phone and thanks Gen for sending her pictures of the wedding, but she also comments that she is blinking in many of them. To this Gen answers, “I don’t care” and hangs up. Shima is pissed off he hung up on her so rudely. As she looks through the pictures she remembers how quiet Gen was. She wonders if maybe it was because she invited Haruka? She then begins to laugh to herself and say “No, No, of course not. Gen isn’t necessarily a part of the family either.” Shima’s dad is seen calling her from downstairs.

Shima goes downstairs and he asks her “Are there any books you’d like to throw away?” Shima tells him to wait and she’ll go check her room. She asks her father “Is this all the stuff you’re throwing away?” and he replies Yes, but she convinces him out of throwing everything away because Wao might want to read some of those books. Shima realizes that this will be the room that her father and Wao’s mother will live in and that another room will be Wao’s room. At this point, it finally hits her that this is really happening and that Wao’s family is moving in.

Wao is sitting staring out the window in his soon to be old house when Gen walks in and comments on how empty it is. Wao answers saying “Yeah, we never had too much stuff anyway.” Gen then asks how far away his new house will be from here and Wao answers “30 seconds” and Gen answers “so close”. Wao is wiping the windows of the house and thanks it for allowing him to live here all these years. Shima’s father and Wao’s mother come into the house and tells Wao that they bought a sofa for Sumire. The three are laughing when the movers come and tell them that the piano is here.

In a flashback, Wao remembers how he came to have the piano. Gen’s sister Yumi had given him the small children’s piano because she had grown out of it.

Shima, her father, Wao, and his mother are all laughing and talking about what to eat because Shima has gotten hungry. Wao turns around and calls out to Gen, but then realizes that Gen has left.

Gen is eating cup ramen at his house when the doorbell rings. He sees that it is Wao and he comes in and asks, “Why did you quietly leave?” Gen answers that he feels weird being at that house because it is a stranger’s house and that he feels like he has to be invited in. Gen then asks if Wao has a fever and Wao nods, but tells Gen that it is okay because it is winter break and he’ll get a lot of sleep. Gen tells Wao “You now live in a nice house, have a sister and a great father” and Wao adds that “my mom also only works part-time in the afternoon now” Gen offers Wao a soda, but he declines and instead thanks him for everything that he’s done for him. Gen is shocked and goes “What… is this a goodbye or something?” and Wao replies “no. no, just feel like you’ve done a lot for me” and Gen replies “don’t think that way, I wanted to do everything” but Wao still feels like Gen has done a lot for him. Gen replies, “Is it the money” and Wao replies “Yeah the money too Gen. You think money can't buy happiness right? But the thing is, it can up to a certain point. Even though you probably don’t understand because you’ve always had it” Wao then begins to laugh and Gen asks, “What are you laughing about?” Wao continues to laugh and apologizes. He then says “I’m laughing because I don’t want you to think I’m saying all of this will any spite or ill-feeling, but then I realized that I probably am saying this with spitee and ill-feeling. That’s pretty much It.” and Gen replies “Did you not like having me do things for you?” and Wao sits staring into space.

Shima is talking on the phone with Haruka. Shima tells Haruka about the move and Haruka asks where Wao is. Shima replies “At Gen’s” and Haruka says, “Those two are so persistent.” Haruka also comments on how quiet Gen was at the wedding and Shima remembers that she saw the two of them talking and asks if she made any progress in her love life. To this, Haruka replies that she said it and Shima mistakes the “it” for a love confession and freaks out. Haruka quickly says that it wasn’t a love confession but instead she told Gen that Wao probably won’t rely on you anymore. In a flashback, Haruka is seen explaining to Gen that Wao already has many others to rely on such as Shima and Gen replies back that him and Wao have a long history! Haruka returns to her phone conversation with Shima and apologizes to Shima because Gen probably hates both her and Shima right now.

The scene returns back to Wao and Gens conversation and Wao is telling Gen “I hate that you’re so caught up in this.”

While thinking about Wao and Gen, Shima is thinking to herself about how alone Gen feels because her and father have stole Gen from them. Shima is seen hugging Sumire and commenting on how nice she smells.

In a letter/diary entry from Shima’s mother it is written: Shima! You are finally living with your new family. You must be veeery busy! I’m glad she seems like a good person even though I’m shocked she’s so pretty. It’s almost like a manga that you’re new brother is a classmate! You’ve had many fathers, but no siblings so you must be excited! Oh and your mother has gotten fat. ahaha

The chapter begins with Haruka confronting Shima and telling her “Now that you know my secret, you should tell me everything about yourself without reservation”. Because of how fierce Haruka looks Shima thinks to herself “wow people can really change” while imaging the old nice flowery Haruka. Shima then replies, “By secret do you mean the fact that you like Gen?” and Haruka quickly puts a hand over Shima’s mouth to quiet her. Haruka then proceeds to tell her “I’m just going to tell you now, that I don’t need your help and I HATE that” and Shima remembers the time she texted Haruka asking for advice on Wao and the advice that Haruka responded with. Haruka then tells Shima that this was all a lie, and she just thought that it was funny that Shima was so willing and stupid enough to listen to her advice and that she should’ve known that Wao would feel uncomfortable. Haruka also says, “I wished that Wao would turn against you and Gen would ignore you” and “I know I have a really bad personality and you really don’t have to be my friend”. Shima responds by laughing.“Why are you laughing!?” asks Haruka. Shima is actually really happy that Haruka is finally being honest with her. She also thinks that Haruka’s personality is very similar to Gens. Shima then tells Haruka that Gen really has no other friends other than Wao and that he even went to the Shrine on New Years alone. Haruka then asks, “Who did you go with on New Years?” Shima replies, “ummm, I don’t know… oh wait I went with my dad!” Haruka then says “He really has to start being more independent”. Shima asks “What? Does Wao have to become independent from Gen?” and Haruka replies “Nope, Gen from Wao. Haruka snickers and then while dreamily blushing she says “Because Waos my number one competition”.

The setting is now Wao’s house. Wao’s mother is leaving the house when she runs into Wao coming home early from school. She asks, “You surprised me. why are you home early? Are you feeling sick?” and Wao replies, “It’s a test day” and looks at her awkwardly. Wao’s mother comes back into the house and asks Wao “Should we have Lunch then?” but Wao tells her not to mind him and leave the house as she was planning to. She answers, “Do you want to come with me? I’m going to the snow festival” and he waves her off and tells her to have fun. Wao is seen changing his clothes and making cup ramen. He then starts his homework when Gen slides in through the window. Gen tells Wao “I put Sumire’s food in” and Wao thanks him and asks him if he wants some ramen. While looking at the Ramen, Gen asks “Is this good? Where’s your mom?” Wao replies “Don’t Know. She’s on a date.” Gen is surprised. The two wait for the ramen to be ready and when they begin eating Gen asks “And you? What are you going to do?” and Wao replies “hm? About what?” Wao tells Gen “My mothers life is her life” and Gen replies “Ohh so coool”. “But not as cool as you Gen” replies Wao, and Gen just laughs. They sit in silence until Wao randomly says “I want to play the Piano” and Gen answers, “Then play” but Wao claims he has already forgotten how. Gen invites Wao to come over and play sometime. Wao pets Sumire and tells her he will take her out on a walk soon.

Shima and her mom are talking on the phone. Shima’s mom seems to be in the neighborhood to attend the snow festival. Shima is walking alone and thinking about how unbelievably selfish her mother is. She then runs into Gen and Wao walking Sumire and Wao asks “Where are you going?” and Shima replies “The winter festival.” And Wao tells her about his mother being there as well. Wao then asks if Shima’s father is at home and Shima replies nope and they realize the two are on a date. Shima then asks if the Snow Festival is very big, hoping that her father and Wao’s mother do not run into her mother. Shima then tells Wao and Gen about her mother visiting from Tokyo.

Shima’s mother runs into Shima’s father and Waos mother on their date. Shima’s mother then yells “Yacchan!” and Shima’s father is very surprised. Shima runs to the winter festival and sees the awkward group. Wao’s mother then gets up to leave and Shima’s father tries to awkwardly stop her. Shima and her father ask “Why didn’t you tell us you were coming in advance?” Wao’s mother then leaves after being encouraged by Shima’s mother. Shima is wary of her mothers’ actions. Shima’s mother then comments on Wao’s mothers beauty and Shima replies “Well he did fall in love with the way she looked” and to change the subject Shima’s father asks about her new husband. She replies that she left him at the hotel and plans to spend 2 to 3 hours with them. The three seem to be getting along well and make dinner plans for “Genghis Khan”, which is grilled lamb.

Waos mother returns home to Wao and Gen hanging out. The two welcome her home and Gen asks how her date went. She replies “oh yeah I was on a date right” and Gen hollers “wow awesome!” and she gives him a death glare and her soul escapes.

Shima, her father, and mother are purchasing the lamb for their dinner when her mother suddenly decides she will go home. She hands the bag to them and tells them to enjoy it. She also hands them souvenirs from Tokyo and apologizes to Shima’s father about interrupting his date. She then tells Shima “I’m glad you’re doing well here. Have you made friends? And please call me sometime!” and Shima replies” Yes, I have made friends. But whenever I call you, you tell me you’re busy!” and to this her mother apologizes and tells her that will not happen anymore. She also asks Shima “ how long she plans to stay here? Until college? Will she ever return to Tokyo?” and Shima replies “I don’t know” and her mother wishes her well and leaves.

Wao’s mother then asks him if he would like to go over to Shima’s for dinner because they were invited over. Wao asks his mother if she would like to go and when she replies “I don’t…not want to go” he tries to rush out of the house. Gen then gets up to leave because he is an outsider, Wao and his mother try to stop him but he still leaves.

Shima, her father, Wao, and his mother are all at Shima’s house around the table eating dinner. Shima’s father comments that the two look like siblings and they all laugh. He also apologizes about the sudden appearance of Shima’s mother and Wao’s mother understands. Then Shima’s father suddenly confesses “He would like to spend more time with her like this” which shocks Wao and Shima, so the two tactfully go upstairs. Wao’s mother tries to stop them because she thinks the kids should help make the decision too, but Wao replies “Nope, it’s you who makes the decision”. Wao and Shima hold hands and go upstairs, and Shima tells Wao about her mother’s four marriages and how she wants her father to be happy. The two then smile and say that they will be together forever if he does become happy. Shima’s father comes upstairs and tells Shima “We should get a bed for Sumire first” and the two then realize that Wao’s mother accepted.

It is morning, and Gen is picking up Wao at his house. Wao seems to have overslept and asks Gen to wait a bit or leave without him. Gen waits and the two walk together. The two talk about normal things like Sumire and Piano until Wao tells Gen that his family is moving in with Shima’s.

Shima is at school when she hears somebody playing the piano and she asks who is playing and somebody replies “Probably the teacher”. Wao is sitting on top of the locker daydreaming when Gen asks if he is going home, He replies, “Going home”. The person playing the piano is the teacher (Gen’s sister). Shima and Haruka are walking home from school when Shima tells Haruka that her and Wao are going to start living together. Haruka is shocked and replies “WHAT?”