Chiwa is surprised to hear that Seiji killed Hokuto's mother. Hokuto tells her he will never forgive his father and explains nothing further. Around the same time, Hokuto finds out there has been accounting fraud at Mamiya Fiber. Hokuto's cousin, Takayuki devises a plan to prevent Hokuto from disclosing this news. Taeko becomes worried that Hokuto never shows love towards Chiwa. She advises him to be nicer to Chiwa, and reminds him that there are gentle and caring men at her workplace. Meanwhile, Chiwa sprains her ankle while organizing the storage room at work. Her coworker, Yu, helps her get home, and his kindness attracts Chiwa's feelings. Yu finds out about Hokuto's arrogant attitude and asks her why she's living with such a guy. (C)The icon