2. A: 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.

3. B: 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.

4. B: 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.

5. C: 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.

6. C: The Lonely Woman, Part 2

Feeling insecure over her best friend Miki's relationship, Satoko decides to seduce Ito, putting her friendship in jeopardy.

7. D: 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.

8. D: 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.