A project marked with an asterisk that is bound to be in the red somehow manages to pass a strict internal review. Shizugatake is appointed as the director, and the members of the Production Department 4 proceed with their work under a strict budget and schedule that requires overtime. Meanwhile, Shizugatake receives a call from her husband, Yosuke, saying that her mother has collapsed, and Yosuke suddenly decides to return to Kumamoto alone. Shizugatake remains in Tokyo and struggles to raise twins and work alone. Meanwhile, Yui and Takumi seem to be going well after living together, but due to an unexpected incident they end up fighting.