In this chapter, the reader is introduced to the protagonist's thoughts on the events of the previous chapter. The protagonist is overwhelmed by his feelings for Nelly, but he is not surprised by Nelly's response to his affection. He is afraid that Nelly will disappear from his sight at any moment, and he is worried that he will not be able to be with her in the future. He asks Nelly if she is still in contact with Nelly, and she replies that she is not used to the sudden change in the situation. Nelly tells the protagonist that her father has decided to move his family to another city, and that Nelly has been transferred to another school in the same city. Nelly wonders if Nelly has ever told her that she will never see him again, and the protagonist says that she does not know how heartless he is. She says that every time she sees Nelly, it makes her more reluctant to leave him. She tells Nelly that she wants to see Nelly as often as she can before she leaves, and asks Nelly not to go see Nelly anymore