After taking a nasty fall, Naoki has the misfortune of becoming Kotoko's number one patient. Kinnosuke finally realizes his feelings for Chris, but he may be too late.

Unable to focus in school, Kotoko travels 300 miles to see Naoki again after he gets an internship in Kobe.

Kotoko gets nervous when Naoki refuses to sign the marriage registration forms and doesn't come home for a while.

After Naoki's unassisted operation saves a life, he still must face the repercussions of the medical board for breaking the rules. Yuki and Kinnosuke both come to important realizations.

Kotoko meets a kindred spirit. Naoki gets more than he bargained for when he goes to visit Kotoko's relatives.

When Naoki's younger cousin Rika comes to stay with the family for a bit, she proves to be another obstacle for Kotoko.

Yuki finds himself in a familiar situation, and must tutor a girl with a huge crush on him. Naoki passes the National Boards, but then is faced with a difficult decision.

Things aren't smooth sailing during Kotoko and Naoki's honeymoon, as someone else has her eye on Naoki. But when they return from their trip, the two of them discover that it's just the beginning... (Note: Repeat of the "Love in Okinawa" special episode, except for the last 3 minutes.)

Kotoko begins nursing school, but faces new challenges with her group members. A new friend of Kotoko's isn't too fond of Naoki's treatment toward her.

Chris is leaving Japan soon, but despite her hardest efforts, Kinnosuke adamantly refuses all of her advances. Naoki must make good on a promise, but things don't go exactly as Kotoko plans.