In this chapter, the young protagonist is introduced to his father, who is the editor of a weekly magazine. The young protagonist has just finished his first draft of a story for the magazine, which is due to be published in the next few days. The chapter begins with the protagonist telling his father that he has finished his work and is ready to go home. The protagonist tells his father about his shopping trip and the fact that the candy industry is on the decline. He also tells him that he would like to go to a hotel or a business meeting room, but he is not allowed to do so because he is a manga artist. He is worried that he will not be able to make his debut as a professional artist in the upcoming issue of the magazine. He asks his father if he can ask his editor to let him in on the secret of his job. His father says that he does not want to do anything for him and that he is happy with the job he has been given. He tells his son that if he is one of those "good luck spirits," he will stay all that he wants.