Rei dreams of her mother's death, in which Ms. Asaka reveals that Fukiko is her child as well. She was adopted immediately after her birth, depriving her mother of any chance to be near her. As Ms. Asaka walks into the ocean, she tells Rei to protect her elder sister. In the present, Rei tells Kaoru that she is no longer concerned with preserving Fukiko's pride, seeing that it is still plenty strong on its own. Having been absolved of this worry, she shares that she is feeling better than ever. At the Ichinomiya house, Fukiko receives a call from her father. She is quite friendly with him, and quells any worries of his that the Sorority situation might have upset her. Mr. Ichinomiya also asks after Rei; Takashi is surprised to hear this, but Fukiko tells him that their father is always worried about how Rei is doing.