The Beaufort/Barron family decides to have Keiko study martial arts under Leon or Jon. The Freelancer suggests she study under both, to have a broad range of experience.
The Heart events for Keiko, Bastien, and Ludwig.
Ludwig and Bastien talk on how they met. Ludwig reveals he has Intermittent explosive disorder. He was always fighting when he was younger. Thats how he met Bastien. They fought a few times, and Bastien was nothing but kind regardless. Bastien helped Ludwig get professional help. He still has it, but has integrated that energy into his business dealings, to make sure his shop is always getting a fair deal.
After one of her Combat League tournaments, Keiko, notes that Jalen hallways makes a point to not only go to them, but bring people to watch as well. Only her parents show more supports. She talks about how they are always hanging out. The freelancer asks if she likes him. after a bit of evasiveness she admits yes she does. wonders if it is okay for a girl to ask a boy out. It's usually the other way around. The freelancer convinces Keiko to ask Jalen out. It works out.