Why So Sullen?.Mikako pauses her clothing synthesis one night out of anxiety about the proximity of the upcoming flea market along with the love triangle Yuusuke is involved in with both Mariko and Ayumi before frenzily resuming her efforts. During the school commute the next morning, Tsutomu explains that Ayumi has offered her shed for Akindo to store its merchandise -- if the members are willing to forego the afternoon classes that day. An afternoon detention sets the stage for Yuusuke to inadvertently slight Mariko when he gives Ayumi a ride home to compensate for Mariko frigidly repulsing her during which he entreats Ayumi to see the big picture of Mariko Nakasu before riding off...