In this chapter, we learn that the owner of a restaurant, akasaka, has been experimenting with a new herb that he claims will help him lose weight. The herb, he says, will make him feel as though he is in love with a man. He tells us that he used to be a part-time assistant at the restaurant, but he quit because of the memories he had with the owner. He says that he wants to become a full-time chef. The owner, however, wants to test the herb on him, and he agrees to give it a try.