akira, who had been studying far away for three years to forget his feelings for his stepmother mariko, finally finished his graduation ceremony. on his way home, feeling lonely, he saw mariko walking towards him. akira was happy to reunite with her and spent some time alone celebrating his graduation. after sending her to the hotel, their conversation heated up. smiling gently, mariko said, "this is a graduation gift for you, akira," and kissed him softly.