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Inspired by Usak's words, Gensei takes a step forward. A new face joins the group. The boys go on an eventful picnic with their new housemate.

Two members go on an overnight date and bond over dinner. Shun clarifies his feelings. After a heartwarming shift, Usak makes a big announcement.

Usak reveals his anxieties. As food prices escalate, so does the chicken crisis. Kazuto's popularity provokes some of the boys to make bold moves.

When the State Department begins investigations into suspected homosexuals, Hawk distances himself from Tim, who questions his faith. Hawk’s colleague Mary comes under suspicion. Journalist Marcus loses his job after a dispute with Roy Cohn but is comforted by drag performer Frankie. Needing cover, Hawk draws closer to Lucy Smith. In 1980s San Francisco, Hawk observes gay life in the AIDS crisis when Tim’s sister forbids him to see Tim.

A new member stirs things up. As the sun sets, Shun reveals his true feelings. A lucky few may get to go on a date — only if their feelings are mutual.

In 1950’s Washington, Hawkins Fuller is a war hero moving up the ladder at the State Department, flirting with women while enjoying clandestine sex with men and avoiding emotional entanglements. Everything changes when Hawk meets religious Tim Laughlin: they begin an affair that puts them in jeopardy. In 1986, married Hawk receives a mysterious package and decides he must see Tim.

The coffee truck opens for business, and the boys must choose their shift partners. Shun begins to feel uneasy over an unexpected discovery.

The boys move into an oceanside cottage, sharing their first impressions. As sparks fly and a new face heats things up, an unforgettable summer begins.

The Empress reveals her true feelings for the Emperor while Yuan Chunwang's plot and true identity are revealed. Yinglou has been poison from helping the 5th Royal brother. They await a cure from the battlefield but will it arrive in time.

All the pieces are in place for Prince He and the Empress to attempt their grab for power. Rebels attack the boat during the night, the plot has started!