As summer arrives, so do the first challenges in their relationship. Takumi is offered a prestigious photography opportunity in another city, and Yukari faces the difficult decision of whether to stay and help her family or follow her own path. Both are torn between their desires and their loyalty to each other. Their first major argument erupts when Takumi questions whether Yukari is truly ready to leave her family's shop behind. Yukari, feeling misunderstood, accuses Takumi of not fully trusting her. The argument forces them to confront their insecurities and communicate more openly about their fears for the future. After some time apart, they both come to the realization that they need to support each other's dreams, even if it means taking risks. The chapter ends with them coming to a mutual understanding: no matter what paths they choose, they will do so together.