Kozo spends his days frustrated by Koichi's rejection of their relationship. Meanwhile, Kurisu ponders how to resolve their relationship. Retired horse Royal Hope heads to Kanako's Nozaki Farm to preserve his bloodline. Meanwhile, Koichi contacts him, asking to meet him because he has something to tell him. Kurisu acts as an intermediary and arranges a meeting between Koichi and Kozo, but the two soon get into an argument, and Koichi is unable to express what he wants to say. Worried about not being able to hear Koichi's true feelings, Kurisu consults Kanako, who tells him that perhaps Koichi isn't opposed to Kozo, but is worried about him... Kurisu arranges another opportunity for them to meet and makes a proposal, but Koichi refuses. Wanting to do something, Kurisu calls Koichi outside to find out his true feelings. Finally, Koichi opens up! Kurisu and Kozo are left speechless by Koichi's unexpected proposal...
