In this chapter, we are introduced to the young heroine of the play, Harima. Harima asks the young protagonist what has happened to Tenma, and the protagonist replies that she has not been able to pick up on the fact that the girl has given up on her lover, Tamura. The young protagonist then asks Harima what she should do, and Harima responds that she should tell Tamura about her feelings for the young man. She then asks the protagonist what he should do. The protagonist responds that he should tell the girl about his feelings for her, but that he will have to wait for the girl's response.