On a Tuesday morning, Janu arrives early at school to prepare for student career consultations. He finds Sora Otana alone in the classroom, appearing disheveled, exhausted, and uncharacteristically solemn. After locking the door to ensure privacy, Janu engages Sora in an emotional heart-to-heart. Sora confesses that she feels like "garbage" and describes herself and Janu as two of a kind—people who wear masks of positivity to hide their internal messes. Janu reassures Sora that he cares for her genuinely, not just as her teacher, but as a friend. During their conversation, Sora reflects on her recent, strained history with Roni and her struggles with academic pressure and family expectations. She admits that she only finished her student council campaign to avoid disappointing Janu.
After their talk, Sora prepares to leave to "put her face on" and restore her bubbly persona. Janu notes his unease at knowing her true state behind the mask. Shortly after, Dayai enters the room and jokingly accuses Janu of trying to nap. Sora returns with her usual happy-go-lucky demeanor, and while she and Dayai banter about beauty routines, Janu observes the interaction with conflicted feelings, wondering if a healthy balance exists between the two versions of Sora he has witnessed.