Haruka invites Keitaro and the Hinata Apartments residents to the Hinata Seaside Tea House. Much to their dismay, Keitao & Co. realize they are there not to enjoy the sea, but to be put to work. First, they must repair the dilapidated tea house. Second, they must rehearse for the Urashima family's annual production of the Chinese epic "The Journey West" for the local kids.