After a productive study session where Tuli leads the learning, the pair discusses the history of Tuli’s friendship with Dayai and Tora, revealing that Tuli’s past injury acted as a catalyst for the three girls to bond. Tuli subtly hints that she manipulates her friends’ dynamics through her vulnerability, a fact Janu acknowledges without judgment.
Following the session, Janu and Tuli grab food together. During their walk, Tuli suggests they go for a jog rather than just eating, despite her sprained ankle. They run to a secluded bridge overlooking the city, where Tuli opens up about feeling trapped by her parents’ expectations and her desire to escape her current life. She asks Janu to take her with him if he goes on a planned trip to Okinawa. As it begins to snow, Janu helps an exhausted Tuli walk back to the dorms, reflecting that this potential trip could be a turning point for them to grow closer. Janu eventually leaves her at the dormitory, feeling a newfound desire to maintain his connection with his students as their time together nears its end.