Bis zum Hanairo-Yosakoi-Festival sind es nur noch drei Wochen! Alle geben ihr Bestes, aber Hana macht einen niedergeschlagenen Eindruck. Eines Nachts nach den Stimmaufnahmen für ihr Lied besucht Hana Naru und erzählt ihr, dass...
After the girls practise by the poolside, Hana reveals her mother has come to Japan, though seems to be hiding the real reason she is so down about it. Later, Yaya comes up with some lyrics for everyone to sing during their performance, encouraging everyone to work hard, while Hana remains unable to tell them what's bothering her. That night, Hana goes over to Naru's house and tells her she will be unable to participate in the festival because she has to return to America with her parents, who are getting back together. With Hana conflicted over choosing between her friends and her family, Naru tells her to seek out her own happiness. Hana leaves the next morning, leaving Naru a letter which she shares with the others. Determined not to let things end like this, Naru and the others rush to the airport in order to see Hana off. After Hana leaves on her flight, leaving Naru her spare naruko, Naru and the others become determined to practise hard for the festival in Hana's place.
花彩よさこい祭まで、いよいよあと3週間！よさこい部の練習にも力が入る一方、ハナがなんだか浮かぬ顔。何か心配事があるのではないかと気遣うなる達。そして花彩よさこい祭で踊る音楽に歌入れを行ったその夜、ハナがなるのもとを訪れる。泣きじゃくる彼女が告げたその言葉とは…。
무더위 때문에 수영장에서 연습을 하며 즐거운 시간을 보내는 요사코이 부원들.
그러나 미국에 있던 엄마가 돌아온 하나는 무엇인가 걱정거리가 있어 보였는데...
Hannah ha estado melancólica y pensativa últimamente, tal parece que la visita de alguien inesperado está a punto de cambiar el destino del Club de Yosakoi. "Ver tu sonrisa es lo que más me gusta en el mundo. Sin importar lo que pueda llegar a suceder, siempre seremos tus amigas".
