The chapter opens with a description of the success of the company's new product, which has been very well received by the public. The protagonist is excited to report that he has been assigned the new position of head of the new project team. He tells us that he is already working on another project and that his contract with the company has ended. He asks why he is at the gym, and the protagonist replies that he spends all his time at Tokita's place. He then asks if the company is totally lovey-dovey, and says that the men are totally in love with each other. He adds that he himself is single, unlike them, and that things have been strange lately. He says that he and Tokita are going to go to the pool together after noon, and then he asks if he can join him for a swim. He explains that his brother works for Hijk, which is growing very fast. He also tells the protagonist that his older brother has been promoted to the position of general manager.