Risa puts extra effort into her relationship with Pond after people warn her about the seven-year itch. The fear changes Risa and, as a result, changes Pond's feelings toward her. Pond decides to end things with her on their 7th anniversary. Risa does not cope well with the breakup. Sprite tries to cheer her up, going as far as suggesting to Risa that she should rekindle the relationship with Japan, who was Risa's former schoolmate and used to have a crush on her.