The three are still as close as ever, but Tomoki and Koichi begin to become more conscious of Rimu as a member of the opposite sex. Rimu also becomes aware of the two as members of the opposite sex, and invites them to come and play because her parents aren't around. Tomoki and Koichi have an unspoken understanding that they won't take advantage of Rimu. However, Rimu is curious about anything naughty, and is frustrated that Tomoki and the others won't make a move on her when she wants to be assaulted by them.