In this chapter, the narrator tells us that the cherry trees are blooming again, and that Shu-ri has been working on a new play. He's also been hired by a major apparel company, which means that he's going to have to stay in Japan for a while longer. The narrator also tells us about how Fukase hasn't responded to her messages, and how he and his baby bear ended up in a brown bear's territory. He says that the baby bears are all healthy now, and if you want to know what's up with them, you should read this chapter. He also says that ryu and the bookseller have stopped by, but they don't stay for long, because they're too busy with their jobs. He tells them to come back the next weekend, and they do, and he gives them some new snacks to eat.