In the opening episode, Ryoma and Tamaki's longstanding closeness faces sudden strain when Tamaki grows frustrated and pulls away, leaving their interactions tense and distant. Club commitments still bring them together, however, and their uneasy silence draws concern from Yuri. Hoping to restore harmony, she reaches out to both, yet her own unspoken affection for Ryoma surfaces during a private conversation. The resulting emotional shift leaves the three friends confronting unexpected feelings and uncertain next steps.