Boukyaku no Sachiko: A Meal Makes Her Forget

Memories of Shungo still surface in Sachiko's mind, even when she dives deep into work. But she's found a secret strategy for handling her troubles.

Sachiko plans to approach "Genius Kuroda," a reclusive writer who never shows his face. She gets inventive in her efforts to draw him out.

Office newcomer Kobayashi tests Sachiko's patience with his endless quibbling. When he carelessly comments on her love life, she rushes off to eat.

On her way back from a funeral, Sachiko spots a guy who looks identical to Shungo. Though she's certain it's him, he begs to differ.

Sachiko runs into Kaji, an old friend from elementary school, at a singles party. He asks her out, so she picks up some dating tips from Rena.

Despite her own issues, Sachiko goes to Miyazaki for her cousin's wedding. When symptoms of her trauma resurface, she seeks out some local flavors.

Still in Miyazaki, Sachiko is sure she has spotted Shungo. A fruitless search for him leaves her hungry, so she enjoys another popular local dish.

Sachiko and Kobayashi are pitted against rival editor Ono when they learn that Arimura's new novel is being serialized in their competitor's magazine.

A pop idol asks to meet Genius, but he begs Kobayashi to act as his double. Sachiko insists the shy writer should go himself, warts and all.

Sachiko takes part in a live online debate about romance novels. Also on the panel is rival editor Ono, who plans to drive Sachiko into a corner.