The narrator begins this chapter by asking a childhood friend if he understands the meaning of being loved. The friend replies that he has reached his limit of reasoning. The narrator says that he feels that the warmth between the two of them is getting deeper and deeper. He feels that he is one with his friend. He says that today, he wants to come together with him next. He wants to feel the warmth of his friend's heart, and he feels the thrust of his love coming through him. He goes on to say that he will go to the store and buy some milk.