In this chapter, the narrator and his companion, homare, are exploring the island of Onishima. They find that the rocks are slippery, so they should wear masks to protect themselves from the elements. They also learn that rock snails are edible, although they are not sold widely. They eat the meat of hermit crabs, which they pierce with a small knife and twist into tasty morsels. They are the first time they have tasted human food, and they eagerly await their next meal.