After having a deep conversation with his parents, Shiro decides to discuss some very important matters with Kenji.

Shiro’s mom wants him to bring Kenji home for the New Year. Back at his own place, he suggests spending Christmas with Kenji, Daisaku and Wataru.

Shiro’s mom is worried about his future as he ages. He tells the usually cheerful Kenji he doesn't want to visit her but receives a stern reply.

One morning, Shiro forgets his cell phone and Kenji happens to see a suspicious-looking message from a woman. Could it be a secret lover…!?

Though Shiro's parents finally accept his relationship with Kenji, something feels off. Shiro is unable to face Kenji and express what is on his mind.

On the day of Shiro's father's surgery, Shiro hands his mother a small hand towel, but is unable to tell her the gift is actually from Kenji.

While Shiro is struggling to understand why he's getting so much attention from the women at a wedding, Kenji goes out with Miyake who needs to vent.

Shiro and Kenji meet up with Kohinata and Wataru and celebrate New Years together.

Episode 3: Shiro and Kenji go to Kohinata's house for Halloween dinner, and they learn how he and Wataru first met.

Shiro and Kenji celebrate their birthdays together, while Shiro receives an unexpected gift.

Shiro reconsiders whether or not to take over at his job office; Kenji hears gossip about the manager from his colleagues.

Kenji's manager and his wife enter a new stage in their lives; Shiro's parents announce a decision to their son.

Kenji accepts being a manager at the hair salon, but the business that follows means that he and Shiro can't share meals together anymore.

Shiro visits Kayoko, who he hasn't seen in a while, and he witnesses the happiness of her family.