While he's being driven home, Maruo recalls his last conversation via phone with Futaro, and how the latter called him out on being a neglectful father. It's the New Year and Futaro and Raiha meet with the Nakano sisters, who invite them to their new house. Raiha becomes surprised and happy that her big brother has become popular with the quintuplets, while he's suspicious that they're treating him so kindly. The quintuplets have been discussing on how they could thank Futaro for everything he's done for them, since their current economical situation doesn't allow them to pay him in money. Four out of the five agree on giving him a kiss on the cheek, that Yotsuba inadvertedly steals when she removes some cream off his face, much to the others' shock. While discussing on how they'll eventually pay him, the sisters surprise Futaro by revealing they've already finished their winter homework, so they settle for a normal study session. Nino reveals that Ichika has been working in multiple acting roles in order to keep a steady income, and discuss the possibility of getting part-time jobs themselves to help as well. Futaro however suggests they should focus on studying for the time being. While searching for a job, Itsuki gets a phone call from her father. Futaro has gotten a part job in a restaurant named Revival, where Ichika shows up to film a scene for a horror movie, and he comments how much her acting has improved in the past months. Later, Futaro is seen accompanying Yotsuba and Nino buying some groceries, and Nino seems to still be conflicted about her feelings for Futaro, while also revealing that Miku has been buying a lot of chocolate lately. As they exit the place, they spot their father and Itsuki talking in a nearby café, and they overhear their conversation. Maruo wants them to go back to their apartment, but Itsuki refuses. Yotsuba finally decides to intervene, and they make a deal: if they can pass the final exams, Futaro will be allowed back in the apartment and re-hired as their tutor, but if they fail, they will transfer schools again.
