Before his date with Mito, Ruka is confronted by cohorts who've come to harass him. Ruka's feelings for Mito and his need to protect her are making him disregard the search for his destined partner. Trouble arrives when Mito is unexpectedly targeted.

Back at home, an elder reads Ruka's fortune and shows him his soulmate, predicting he will meet her that night. Despite knowing Mito's secret, Ren continues to act the same towards her, letting her dress as a girl while out in town, but...