The chapter opens with a flashback to a conversation between momoko and her husband, Akeshi, in which momoko laments that she is getting worn out by her secret relationship with Akishi. She wonders aloud if she should be worried about her husband's reaction to her infidelity. She is sure that Akishu will notice her infidelity, but she is afraid that Akeshu will not be able to prevent her from continuing her relationship with him