In this chapter, Mina and Harada discuss their upcoming field trip to the Kamo River to learn about geography and history. Mina asks Harada if she has thought about her future. Harada replies that she has, and Mina says that she is going to go away to college to find a boyfriend. The two girls talk about playing cards together later, but Mina says she is not going to play cards with two people. She tells Harada that she will try to tell him how she feels during the trip.