Janu arrives at the bookstore to find Sora sleeping on a table due to severe exhaustion, prompting a discussion between Janu, Nokana, and Nirima about Sora's hidden struggle with insomnia and pride. Nirima agrees to watch over Sora until she wakes, allowing Janu to leave with Nokana. Janu follows Nokana to a secluded, beautiful forest clearing near a fallen tree trunk. During their conversation, Janu challenges Nokana to prioritize her own needs rather than constantly sacrificing herself for others.
As the sun sets, the atmosphere shifts, and Nokana initiates a hesitant but intimate first kiss with Janu. While Nokana feels embarrassed by the sudden boldness of her action, Janu encourages her, affirming his attraction to her. They agree to keep their budding romance a secret for the time being as they process their changing feelings. The event concludes with the two sharing a comforting, albeit slightly awkward, silence in the woods, leaving Janu feeling that he has made significant progress in helping Nokana break free from her self-imposed limitations.