Nodoka introduces herself to the class in a highly poetic manner. She plans to end with a declaration of love, and despite widespread predictions (and complaints) that another girl is after Sensei, she in fact points at Futaba, who is decidedly embarrassed. Afterwards, Makoto asks to speak to Sensei — she says that not only has Otoha's transfer has been approved, but there are two more girls being lined up as well, and both of them require special treatment. One of them is Touka. The other, Yasu Yasui, seems to be a mystery. Makoto also asks if Sensei would like to visit the beach with her in preparation for the next class trip — he agrees.