Episode 9 begins with Bunny and Jae-yeol officially starting their relationship, enjoying the happiest days of their college life together as they celebrate their growing romance and even count down to their 100th day as a couple. Their peaceful relationship is suddenly shaken when Bunny's abusive ex-boyfriend, Go Bong-soo, unexpectedly returns to campus. Consumed by jealousy after misunderstanding Bunny's relationship with Ji-won, he confronts her in the sculpture studio and violently attacks her with a hammer, destroying her artwork in the process. Ji-won arrives just in time to stop the assault and helps the police arrest Bong-soo, while a terrified Bunny struggles to recover from the traumatic incident. Rumors soon spread across campus claiming that Ji-won is Bunny's boyfriend after photos of the rescue go viral, creating tension between Bunny and Jae-yeol. As Bunny works tirelessly to prepare for her important sculpture evaluation, Ji-won continues supporting her late into the night, leaving Jae-yeol increasingly insecure despite trusting Bunny. By the end of the episode, Bunny's family faces a devastating financial crisis after her father's investment turns out to be a scam, forcing Bunny to question whether she can still pursue her dreams while trying to protect the people she loves.