This chapter opens with a gentle noble, Mr. Otokyo, recommending a vacation to his family. He tells the pup that he has heard rumors that the party is full of troublemakers, and that Gil is crying and clinging to him, asking him not to leave. The pup wonders if the rumors are true, and the noble tells him that they have been invited to visit the Guild Master and his wife. He asks the pup not to be a stranger, as he has already decided that the two will be his good friends. He then shows the pup a painting of him, which he says is more valuable than anything in the labyrinth. He says that the paintings are "real people" and that they are worth more than any gem. He also says that young women "go wild at auctions" when they see a painting like this. He wonders if Gil will go to the marcade, the art fair that is being held in the city. Gil says that he plans to go, but that he would like to go along with the pup. Gil thanks the pup for his kind words, and says that his grand father will be there, and he will forgive him if he wants to go. Gil then asks if the pup will come with him, and Gil says yes, and they go to a nearby coffee shop to have a drink.