While shopping for Ichika, Naruse and Asumi share an intimate moment that leads to a deep conversation about their emotional bond. Naruse realizes that Asumi's support has fundamentally changed his outlook on life, replacing his desire for solitude with a longing for her presence. Overwhelmed by his love for both Asumi and Ichika, Naruse makes the heartfelt decision to have the three of them live together as a family.