The next morning, Maekawa sensei and his friends visit him in his hotel room. He apologizes for his abrupt departure from the group, but he is still worried about his decision to leave the group. He asks them to protect him while he walks, and they agree to do so. He tells them that he will talk to his father, but that he still does not know what to do with his life. He also tells them to bring Maekawa's friend, akane, to meet them. Maekawa sensesi thanks him for his support of his work, and he asks him to continue to keep her by his side. When he asks when his storyboard will be finished, he is told that his assistants will be there any day now. He is happy to see that he is already watching the latest shoujo box set.