The chapter opens with a conversation between the Governess and Rourou. The Governess is worried about bringing the baby into the world, since Rourou is a "sensitive" person. She also worries that Rourou will be attracted to a woman who is hostile to her and her family. She decides that they must return to work the next day. She apologizes for not being able to get to know her childhood friend. She tells him that she is happy to see him again, but that she cannot let go of the fact that her father was not punished for the crime. She says that she feels relieved for her grandfather, who has given her all his love and energy. She asks him if he would be willing to let her go. He says that he would, but for his mother and grandmother, he cannot.