One paw-step at a time, Chiharu and Kiyotaka slowly grow more and more aware of their attraction to each other. While spending the day together at a local dog fair, they run into Oliver the photographer once again and learn the bittersweet story of how he first met Umeko. Spurred on by Oliver's recollection and relationship advice, Kiyotaka finally acknowledges his feelings for Chiharu and resolves to make a move…this time on his own, without the support of the outgoing Monjuro!
