Happy Hour

At a New Age seminar in Kobe led by Ukai, Jun casually admits she has been having an affair and plans to divorce her husband. The confession rattles the four friends and prompts them to reassess their own lives and the foundations of their friendship.

In court, Jun concedes that Kohei did not physically abuse her, but says their marriage was emotionally and psychologically damaging. The hearing worsens when a tape reveals her infidelities, undercutting her portrayal as a victim and complicating the divorce case.

After the court session, Kohei discloses to the friends that Jun is pregnant with his child. The news adds tension to the group and further complicates the prospects of Jun's divorce.

When progress stalls, Jun escapes to a ferry destination to be separated from Kohei long enough to trigger a divorce. Her disappearance leaves the group concerned and wondering about her safety.

Jun is later described as being in a shelter that supports women trying to divorce their husbands. The place marks a temporary start to her uncertain future and distance from her friends.

Akari challenges a younger colleague, Yuzuki, showing little tolerance for mistakes. The tension underscores Akari's guarded approach to relationships and shows her reluctance to form close bonds at work.

During a tense moment at work, Akari reprimands Yuzuki and then suffers a fall down the stairs, breaking her leg. The accident forces her to slow down and reassess her life away from the office.

At Fumi's art event, Ukai walks out before the scheduled interview with Kozue. Akari follows him to a club, where she meets Hinako, Ukai's sister; Hinako and Akari share a kiss, and Akari also kisses Ukai when he interrupts.

Sakurako reveals to Daiki that Jun was the catalyst for her and Yoshihiko's affair, reshaping Daiki's view of his mother and his parents' past. He decides to run away with his girlfriend, but she stands him up, and Daiki ends up at the ferry where he encounters Jun and thanks her for his birth.

Sakurako starts a new affair and tells Yoshihiko about it. He reacts with quiet detachment, acknowledging the rift but remaining emotionally distant; a turning point in their marriage as problems mount.

During Kozue's short story reading, Kohei steps in as interviewer after Ukai walks out, altering how the group views Kohei and Jun's marriage. Kozue suggests the others are projecting their feelings onto Kohei, which strains friendships and heightens jealousy.

Kozue confesses her feelings for Takuya and spends the night with him after a dinner; Fumi confronts Takuya the next morning and breaks up. The revelation deepens Fumi's insecurities about her own marriage.

Shortly after the breakup, Takuya is involved in a serious car accident and is rushed to Akari's hospital, where he falls into a coma. The accident compounds the trauma among the group and leaves Fumi heartbroken.

Fumi and Akari share a candid moment on the hospital roof, where they promise to make up and plan another trip with Sakurako and Jun. The scene reframes their friendship and hints at healing through shared experiences.