Janu visits Eruka in her dorm, where she expresses deep gratitude for his compliments at a recent festival. During their conversation, Eruka reveals that she feels like an outcast among her classmates due to her appearance. The discussion shifts to Eruka's strained relationship with her friend Kio; Eruka admits she hasn't tried to explain her side of the story regarding a past falling-out because she feels her actions are unjustifiable.
As the interaction continues, Eruka becomes visibly flustered and infatuated, accidentally revealing her feelings before quickly deflecting the subject to a discussion about pie. Janu observes Oki, who is present but meditating, and engages Eruka in a conversation about meditation and life outlooks. Janu shares his cynical view on love, prompting Eruka to argue that one's heart should remain open to finding someone who shares that same lack of experience.
Eruka attempts to gauge Janu's interest by asking if he notices anything different about her, eventually confessing that she is wearing less makeup to become less dependent on it. When she describes a fantasy of being carried by Janu, she appears to experience a physical climax, leaving Janu confused and concerned. Eruka abruptly ends the encounter by claiming she left the stove on. After she leaves, Janu checks the stove, finds it off, and reflects on his attraction to Eruka and his sense that something—beyond just their teacher-student dynamic—is holding her back.