Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk

Ibuki, Kanade, and Jinran hold a get-together at the dorm. As they talk about various things, from job hunting to everyday life, Ibuki reveals that she feels the happiest she's ever been.
Botan and Ibuki go on a trip to a glamping cottage to see the starry sky. Botan wonders about the true meaning behind Ibuki's words, "You are special to me," and although she is overwhelmed with anxiety, she musters up the courage to ask.

While visiting an art museum with her dormmates, Kanade witnesses Ibuki happily chatting with Botan. Noticing Kanade's troubled and downcast expression, Jinran invites her out for a drink.
Akane and Yaeka visit a musical instrument showroom. In the shop bathed in the setting sun, Yaeka, growing increasingly annoyed by Akane's engrossment in playing the guitar, hears a song that brings back memories.

Kanade and Jinran are drinking alone together at an izakaya. As they chat about their shared love of movies, Jinran suddenly reveals something. What Kanade hears is...
Botan visits a shisha bar at Akane's invitation. Akane reveals that she wants to pursue a career in music, but hasn't been able to tell Yaeka about it. The smoke gently envelops Akane as she smiles with a troubled expression.

Kanade and Jinran decide to exchange gifts before Christmas. What did the two of them choose...?
Botan and Ibuki visit Echigo Yuzawa, which is covered in snow. Botan feels anxious and impatient about their future and tries to close the distance between them quickly, but Ibuki instinctively rejects her. Botan is saddened by the difference in their feelings for each other, and Ibuki offers her something.