As he steps into the dorms, Sensei finds Rin standing outside the door to Room 8 with a nervous expression - Before he can ask, the sound of shattering glass can be heard, confirming to him and Rin that Nodoka appears to be having another manic breakdown. This theory is quickly debunked when Nodoka steps outside, perfectly fine. She warns the two that Otoha herself is in the middle of an artistic frenzy and that should they go in, they risk getting hurt.
The two decide to go inside regardless, worried about Otoha potentially hurting herself in her frenzy. Stepping inside, they realize how manic Otoha's becoming, mumbling lyrics to herself, flip-flopping between self-importance and self-hatred, and yelling at the two of them when they try to speak. Sensing the futility of trying to get through to her, Sensei suggests he and Rin leave Otoha with her work. Ignoring his advice, Rin steps closer, offering to grab Otoha some dinner - But as she tries to hold her hand, Otoha jerks her hand away, slapping Rin in the process.
Instantly, Otoha snaps out of her breakdown and frantically begins to apologize, promising to do anything she can to make up for it. Rin ignores all these apologies and looks Otoha over, making sure she's okay, aside from an obvious need to shower and eat. This only worsens Otoha's guilt, wondering why Rin would be so understanding about something like this - Rin explains that she herself has made plenty of mistakes, and won't get mad if Otoha makes a few herself.
Realizing Sensei's also present, Otoha asks for his take on the situation. He affirms that she's got a lot to work on if she truly wants to make up for hitting Rin, but dryly notes she at least seems better now. Otoha apologizes again, explaining that she occasionally has moments like this when she becomes overwhelmed by emotions and struggles to express them.
Wanting to spend some time with her, both to make sure she actually eats and to give her a break, Rin offers to take Otoha to the cafe for a short date. Sensei is dragged along when Rin refuses to let this be his final memory of the day.