1A: The Neglected Woman, Part 1
After offering relationship advice at a promotional event, Rio Yazaki decides to dig deeper when she spots a common thread between four of the women.
2A: The Neglected Woman, Part 2
Focusing on the beautiful sales associate Tomomi Shimahara, Rio Yazaki urges her to lend Ito money even after he neglects her and puts her down.
3B: The Crustacean, Part 1
The Ito described by the second woman Rio consults with is a self-centered, obliviously rude annoyance. Not unlike an up-and-coming writer Rio knows.
4B: The Crustacean, Part 2
Shuko's story connects perfectly with Tomomi's, much to TV producer Tamura's delight, making Rio even more hopeful for her screenplay.
5C: The Lonely Woman, Part 1
From the outside, pretty and popular Satoko's got the perfect life. But Rio detects a hidden loneliness, and she can't wait to dig deeper.
6C: The Lonely Woman, Part 2
Feeling insecure over her best friend Miki's relationship, Satoko decides to seduce Ito, putting her friendship in jeopardy.
7D: The Educated Novice, Part 1
After getting dumped by Ito, Miki calls up an old friend -- and it's none other than Rio's young rival, Kuzuken. But that's not the only coincidence.
8D: The Educated Novice, Part 2
Rio finally finds out who Ito really is, and she's repulsed. Moreover, Ito's written his own script, and it's dangerously similar to hers.