Taro says says, "Hello" to Cynthia in the hallway, but to his surprise, not only does she speak to him for the first time, she acts bitterly toward Taro. He soon learns that Cynthia was a child prodigy, but her gift caused her parents to split up, and she soon created a different Cynthia named, Grace, who holds all the bad memories of Cynthia's childhood. From time to time Cynthia lets Grace take over and work with the Hanaukyo computer system and other technical advances in the house.

The annual Budget Softball tournament is upon the Hanaukyo house, with each department playing for the amount of money they will receive for the next year. Taro, decides he wants to be part of this tournament as well, and soon forms his own team to play, for the fun of the game.

Taro-soma and Mariel finally go on their first date, but it does not end as Taro expected. Meanwhile, Cynthia discovers some interesting new about Mariel...