Anxious to improve the fortunes of her educational startup, Dream Pony CEO Sana interviews prospective employees and meets a surprising candidate.
As Sana pursues more funding to achieve Dream Pony's new goal of creating a virtual school, Kotori struggles to catch up with modern technology.
Ko tells Kotori the story about why he joined Dream Pony, including how he and Sana first met and their bittersweet memories and secrets.
A promising business relationship goes awry after Sana pins all her hopes for future funding on a wealthy investor with outsized expectations.
Hoping to secure funds for Study Pony Campus, Sana and the others enter a business contest. Sana buys Kotori a pair of shoes as a thank-you gift.
While struggling with Ko's jarring confession, Sana must also deal with her mother, who has lost her job. Kotori suggests holding a special event.
Reeling from the shock of Game Academia's surprising move, the Dream Pony team members head out on a trip to clear their heads and regroup.
After Kotori leaves work early, Sana stops by his home and unintentionally intrudes on his private life. Sana's team learns the truth about Kaito.
Sana's team weighs the pros and cons of selling Dream Pony. Ko rushes to support his father, who is facing an unprecedented scandal at his company.
With Ko no longer by her side, Sana throws herself into work until her health suffers. A concerned Kotori gently reminds her to take care of herself.