In this chapter, Miharu explains the circumstances of her death. She was found dead in her own home, and her body was frozen to death. Miharu believes that she was murdered by her lover, but he does not believe that Miharu's infidelity was the cause of the crime. He does not blame Miharu for her death, but Miharu herself was responsible for her husband's death. He wonders why Miharu would try to frame him for the crime, especially since she would have resented him if he had killed Miharu