Kakushi decides to take his assistants on a company trip to the ocean so he can watch over Hime while she's at summer camp. Later on, Kakushi's workplace is investigated after reports of suspicious activities.
Kakushi's assistants all get injured, so a new one comes. Meanwhile, Hime supposes they're poor and tries to save money. Then, Kakushi starts training for Hime's upcoming sports festival.
Kakushi thinks about changing his penname to something that's not his own name. Later on, Kakushi takes Hime to the zoo so that she can do an art assignment, but he asks Ichiko to come along so Hime won't be suspected of cheating.
Kakushi is asked to be a judge for the magazine's Newcomer Awards, though he really doesn't want to. Later on, Satsuki forces Kakushi to stay at a hotel to finish up a deadline. In return, Satsuki is supposed to go look after Hime, but.
Hime receives another new backpack from someone named "Naoto Date." Later on, Kakushi has an autograph signing while Hime goes to a theme park to experience various jobs.
Kakushi is about to finally get a dog for Hime when something unexpected happens. Meanwhile, Kakushi tries to recall an assistant he used to have that is now a popular manga artist.
Kakushi's assistants are all motivated and excited because of the publisher's year-end party that's supposed to happen, but it gets canceled. The assistants try to convince him to go to another party that he could possibly take Hime to.
Kakushi tries to finish up some extra work early so he can enjoy a trip to the hot springs with Hime, but he catches a cold. Later on, they manage to go to the hot springs, but it's apparently filled with secrets.
