Mira, Ao, and Ino visit the beach at Suzu's suggestion. Then Suzu and Ao compete for the spot of Mira's best friend! The winner is...! On a different day, Mira and Sakura head to a mineral show on their own. Sakura gets very excited seeing all the different stones, but admits that she's having trouble motivating herself to study for her entrance exams. She's still debating what to do without a clear goal for her future. After summer break ends, they begin preparing for the cultural festival...