During THRIVE`s production meeting for their new song, Kaneshiro expresses dissatisfaction over the song`s arrangement. He`s unable to see the point in pandering to fans any more than necessary. Meanwhile, THRIVE is hired for a gravure shoot for idol magazine "Kiss & Hug." When the chief editor Yoko Suzuki orders him to wear cat ears and make a kitty cat pose, Ashu and Aizome comply, but unable to stand it, Kaneshiro leaves the building.