In the fall of his second year at university, Haruki prepares to leave for his studies in Japan. He feels that he has "been carried away" by his love for Mina, and he wonders if he should have turned her away. He wonders if they should have stayed together and enjoyed each other's company during their time at school. He tells his friend that he is sad that he will be leaving, but he is glad to hear that he feels the same way. Haruki asks his friend if he would like to have tea with him, and the two exchange a few words before Haruki leaves. He asks if he has a chance to talk to his brother, and Haruki tells him that the school is inkyoto.