In this chapter, the two young men discuss their plans for the upcoming winter break. They decide to go to a party at which they plan to buy manga. They are interrupted by the arrival of Hiroshi, who tells them that he has heard that Minato has been invited to go with them. Minato tells the young men that he will not be able to attend the party because he is busy with his own business. The two men decide that they will go to the party together.