The chapter opens with a conversation between Suzuki and Mishima. Suzuki asks Mishima if she would like to go out with him. Mishima says she would, but Suzuki tells her she can't, because he's busy at work. He thanks Suzuki for his hard work, and Suzuki thanks Mishima for keeping a distance from him. He tells Mishima that it's going to be tough for her company during this period, because there are so many people taking leave. Suzuka says she'll try to keep a distance with Mishima, but she's not sure how to do it. She's worried that she won't have enough money to go home, and she worries that Mishima will be late for work. She decides to go to Mishima's house, which is only a short walk away from the office. She asks Miyama to use the bathroom, but Mishima refuses to do so. She tells Suzuki to clean her room, but he refuses, saying he'll just do it for her.