Tsugumi and Itsuki decide once more to bet on their love. Although Koreda and Nagasawa are both heartbroken by this turn of events, they accept that the couple's feelings for each other are genuine and stronger than before, and they resign themselves to their outcome. On the other hand, Tsugumi's father continues to adamantly oppose their relationship. Itsuki pays a visit to Tsugumi's father's hospital room to gain his approval, but Itsuki may have his work cut out for him…

Volume 9 of the Perfect World manga series by Rie Aruga.