ANIMALS (2022 - 2022)

Still adjusting to her role at Animal Beauty, Umi takes a drastic course of action to address a mistake made during a launch event for a new product.

Now a full-fledged member of the team, Umi proposes an advertising project featuring a popular winter athlete but is soon stopped in her tracks.

Umi and the others head out to enjoy snowboarding after a snowy mountainside photo shoot, but lingering relationship concerns persist on the slopes.

When Nagi wants advice on coordinating the perfect date outfit, Umi asks Kazao for help. Keisuke reflects on his feelings following Hina's confession.

After enjoying a luxurious lunch with Keisuke, Umi goes home and is surprised to find Kazao there. Later, he asks her about her lunch date.

Keisuke and Kazao have a heart-to-heart chat about work and romance. Umi turns an awkward visit from a former colleague into a business opportunity.

Kazao finally confesses his feelings to Umi but remains determined to follow his dream overseas. Keisuke presents Umi with three important choices.