Where's mom? Rate's great escape!.Nodoka introduces her new friends to her parents, both of whom are relieved that their daughter is getting along so well. Unfortunately, it means that Rate will be stuck at home alone for a few hours a day as Nokoka and her father also have school and work respectively. Rate becomes down-hearted over being alone, even when the Healing Animals come to keep her company until a sudden opening of the door allowed her to escape to the town. The Healing Animals are worried and decided to call their partners to find her...