Sanzen'in Nagi falls for an animated commercial depicting remote-controlled cars. Despite some problems, she learns to love the Grasshopper RC car; and Maria reveals her secret passion for the Super Beast MagnumX... Due to, what appears to be a curse, Katsura Hinagiku wakes up one day with donkey ears. Even with Saginomiya Isumi's help, turning back to normal is not that simple...

Initially Nagi is less than thrilled to take part in a school excursion, hiking to the top of Mt. Takao, but then does enjoy the view. The next day is a holiday at the Hakuo academy, for the weak students to recover. Time enough for Maria to show Ayasaki Hayate a huge in-house jungle that also happens to be a sauna in disrepair... Nishizawa Ayumu, already in the second year of senior high school, is encouraged to think about her future career. Hoping for a life together with the always-in-debt Hayate, makes her realize she will need a well-paid job...

Midsummer is nearing, so Maria plans to do a spot of gardening, this initially does not include growing vegetables, though. When Nagi discovers a new ramen place she wants to visit, Hayate and Nagi have to break the news to the nutritionally aware Maria diplomatically, who considers ramen junk food... Once the finals are over Nagi desires nothing more than a special reward for all her hard work. Hayate ends up having to treat everyone to the very best and very expensive yakiniku...