In this chapter, we are introduced to the young protagonist, who has just been fired from his job at the convenience store where he works. He tells the manager of the store that he has sprained his leg and is unable to work. He asks the manager to take him to the hospital to have it checked out, but the manager refuses to do so, saying that he was at work. The protagonist, however, is determined to find out what has happened between him and Seul.