Hibiki is still no closer to reforming I Believe with Alicia and is at a loss at what to do next. While confiding in Aine, Mio and Mirai, Karen suddenly appears and informs Hibiki she has spoken with Alicia. Karen reminds Hibiki that she has yet to meet Alicia in person and ask her to reform their Friends, but Hibiki is reluctant do to her fear of rejection. However Aine and Mio promise to inspire Hibiki to overcome her fear by overcoming their own fear of Love Me Tear.