Natsumi runs into Kazuhiro at an author's end-of-year party. Unexpectedly, Kazuhiro does an about-face on his previous plans, saying he doesn't want to divorce her and wants to spend Christmas with her instead of Fuyuko. Natsumi rejects him with a smile.On Christmas Eve, Natsumi brings fancy ingredients to Naruo's apartment, where they throw a modest party for two.