Anyone who's ever been through exams or something similar can relate to this episode. Hideki (as has been established in previous chapters) has been struggling with his studies, and time is running out. He's advised to take a national exam to gauge his level, but his inability to stay calm in critical moments backfires. But he's not alone; there are people and persocoms concerned about him who will try to do their part to help, something he hadn't noticed from those around him. Haven't you ever experienced something similar?