Janu visits Nokana, who is sitting in silence. They discuss the merits of silence and the nature of loneliness. Nokana reveals that she grew up in rural Okayama with few peers, leading her to create imaginary friends to combat her isolation. She shares that while she is happier now, she still values solitary reflection. Their conversation shifts to their shared interests in writing and poetry; Nokana discloses that she has written over one hundred poems and previously held competitions with Sora to write the most depressing pieces. She notes that these poems often served as an emotional outlet for Sora, whom she believes struggled with expressing her inner turmoil. Janu, impressed by Nokana’s depth, suggests she might be experiencing writer's block. Nokana confirms she is currently mentoring Tora in creative writing and invites Janu to join them at the bookstore on the weekend for a collaborative session, which Janu agrees to attend.