The next morning, the narrator wakes up early to prepare for the day's lessons. He's not sure if he can do it alone, but he'll try it with light soy sauce or dark soy sauce. He tells the others to meet him at the cafe at 10 a.m., after the lectures, so that they can celebrate his birthday. The narrator is so happy that he forgets that he's his birthday today. He says that he was suspicious that his teacher would ask him for a birthday cake, since he usually doesn't eat sweets. He thanks his teacher sincerely for remembering his birthday, and says that it's the best one ever.