In this chapter, the protagonist is introduced to his best friend, shinoha ra, who is getting married. The protagonist complains to his friend that he is the last person in his social circle to get married, and that his friend treats him like a kid. He also complains about his friend's lack of interest in his work, and about the fact that he does not have a boyfriend. He laments that he will never be a significant other and will die alone at 33 years old.