Episode 5 of Season 2 of "XO Kitty" commences with Kitty receiving the icy silence from Juliana, while Stella exudes an eerie aura that leaves Kitty on edge. Though half-convinced Stella harbors nefarious intentions, Kitty lacks concrete proof to substantiate her suspicions. She confides in Q, who endeavors to rationalize Stella's peculiar conduct, suggesting that her intrusion into Min-ho's father's office to retrieve vintage photos of them was merely an act of devoted girlfrienddom.
Furthermore, Kitty is plagued by worry and melancholy as Yuri shuns her company. Similarly, Dae ignores Min-ho, nursing his resentment, placing Q in an awkward intermediary position. En route to school, Yuri notices her chauffeur, Dae's father, looking weary. She expresses her concern to Dae and offers to mediate with her own father. Additionally, Yuri intends to reconcile with Juliana but finds herself disgruntled upon witnessing Yuri and Kitty emerging from a closet, misunderstanding the scenario due to Yuri's secret attempts to mend fences with Juliana amidst her temporary estrangement from Kitty.
Kitty had been eager to share news of her reconnection with her Korean cousin, Jiwon, with Yuri but ends up confiding in Min-ho instead. He volunteered to accompany Kitty to speak with Dae on his behalf, but Dae reacts adversely, accusing Min- ho of exploiting Kitty to resolve his issues rather than taking accountability for his selfish deeds. Later that evening, Kitty's attempts to clarify the situation with Juliana fall flat, prompting her to seek Q's assistance.
The subsequent day, Min-ho accompanies Kitty to visit her Korean grandmother, an occasion filled with excitement for Kitty as she anticipates meeting another branch of her family. During the journey, she urges Min-ho to ponder the root cause of Dae's anger, sensing that the conflict transcends her involvement and primarily revolves around Min-ho's thoughtless impulsivity. Meanwhile, back in town, Alex advises Yuri to consider Juliana's perspectives as well.
Kitty and Min-ho visit Jiwon under the guise of being clients of her grandmother, pretending to seek readings. Kitty's enthusiasm swells as she learns about her grandmother and cousin's matchmaking prowess. However, the harmony disintegrates upon Halmoni's return, as Kitty attempts to disclose her true identity.
She and Min-ho find themselves unceremoniously ejected, prompting her to bolt out in tears. As she flees, her gaze falls upon Simon's grave, a poignant reminder of her losses. Min-ho, undeterred by the downpour, dashes after her to offer solace amidst the rain's relentless patter. Kitty is plunged into despair; the family she had envisioned welcoming her with warmth and affection has rejected her. Min-ho, sensing her heartbreak, urges her not to relinquish hope in her kin.
Returning to the town's heart, Q endeavors to mend fences, seeking to clarify Kitty's situation to Juliana. Their conversation is interrupted by the sight of Stella emerging from a cybercafe, her demeanor awash with guilt. Their suspicions deepen as her behavior betrays no ordinary post-gaming relaxation but something far more sinister. Though Juliana harbors no fondness for Kitty, she concurs that Stella's actions are indeed peculiar.
Elsewhere, Yuri, fresh from her conversation with Alex, bumps into Q and Juliana. She repeats her apologies, vowing to respect Juliana's need for distance and refraining from further intrusion. As Yuri retreats, a bombshell drops: news of Mr. Moon's troubled past ripples through the community, stirring up turbulence. Concurrently, Dae receives a harrowing call; his father has been hospitalized. In a rush of anxiety, he dashes out, serendipitously encountering Min-ho and Kitty on their way back. Without hesitation, Min-ho offers Dae a lift to the hospital, and Kitty, sensing the urgency, joins them without a second thought.
