White Album Season 1 Episode 3 Hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, back to back, & then... we don't have to take off our clothes.

The episode "Hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, back to back, & then... we don't have to take off our clothes" begins with Ogata Rina, a rising star in the entertainment industry, asking the main character, Touya, to take photos of her for her portfolio. Touya agrees, but as he's taking photos, Rina reveals that she's having trouble dealing with the pressures of her job.

Meanwhile, Touya's girlfriend, Morikawa Yuki, meets with a music producer who suggests that she collaborate with a popular singer named Kazusa Touma. Yuki is hesitant, as she's never liked Kazusa's music, but eventually agrees to the collaboration.

As Touya and Rina continue their photo shoot, Rina becomes more and more emotional, revealing that she feels trapped by her public image and unable to express her true feelings. Touya tries to comfort her, but things take a turn when Rina suddenly kisses him. Touya pulls away, but Rina insists that they continue the shoot as though nothing happened.

Later, Yuki meets with Kazusa and they start working on a song together. Kazusa reveals that she's always admired Yuki's music and wants to work with her to create something new and different. Yuki is initially hesitant, but as they work on the song together, she starts to feel inspired.

Meanwhile, Touya spends the evening with his childhood friend, Haruka, who is an aspiring actress. Haruka confides in Touya that she's struggling to find work, and Touya suggests that she audition for a play he's directing. Haruka is hesitant, but eventually agrees to audition.

The episode ends with Yuki and Kazusa performing their new song at a concert, while Touya watches from the audience. As the song ends, Touya realizes that he's been so caught up in his own problems that he's neglected Yuki and their relationship. He resolves to be a better boyfriend and support Yuki in her music career. Overall, "Hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, back to back, & then... we don't have to take off our clothes" is a character-driven episode that explores the pressures and challenges of the entertainment industry, as well as the importance of honesty and communication in relationships.