Natsuo tells Conrad that she wants to spend time with him over the summer break. Conrad tells her that he doesn't want to become a rival for her affections, but he does want to get to know her better. He invites her to his house for a night's sleep, but she refuses, saying that she's too busy with her studies to be there. Conrad tries to convince her that they're buds and that it's exciting to be together. He says that he's going to write for a while, and they'll stop for a walk. Conrad asks why he was crying the night of their club trip, and she says that it was because of him. Conrad says that's not fair, and that he wouldn't make her cry, because he wants to make her feel at ease.