When the narrator arrives at the house, he finds it difficult to believe that he has come to hear the story of Aoba and her mother. He is surprised that Aoba's mother has not said a word about her son's injury, and he hopes that he can inspire Aoba to do her best. The narrator tells the audience that he hopes they will read until the end of the book. He buys an electric bicycle to ride outside more, and says that he is grateful for it. He asks Aoba if he can watch her practice, and she says that it does not bother her. He says that she must be doing something else, and that she should be out having fun. Aoba says that one day, she ruined the life of her son by not attending a game. She tells him that she no longer thinks of him as her son, and asks him to go see Aoba.