Faced with Hiroko's rejection and deliberate avoidance, a very disappointed Ayaka decides to have a heart-to-heart with Hiroko.

Ayaka openly confesses her love for Hiroko at the company and also goes on the offensive, which makes Hiroko feel hesitant.

Ayaka and Risa open up to each other, and they decide to investigate Hiroko's past together.

Hiroko runs into Ayaka at the bar she often goes to, and facing Ayaka's question, she gives a different answer.

Hiroko takes Ayaka out to shop, and their relationship makes Risa a little jealous.

Ayaka and Hiroko go on a business trip together, and the two of them end up sharing the same bed.

Ayaka asks one of her coworkers for love advice, but her plans seem to get misinterpreted by Hiroko.

Hiroko has always assumed that Ayaka was straight, and the junior's latest advances have left her confused, bothered and excited.