Janu visits the hotel in hopes of reserving a room, leading to a tense, bantering confrontation with Mori at the front desk. Mori is openly hostile, mocking Janu’s identity and questioning his social life. During their exchange, they touch upon Janu's strained family relationships and Mori's lingering resentment toward his initial attempts to book a room.
Janu attempts to smooth the interaction by offering a small tip, which Mori treats with heavy sarcasm. When the conversation turns unexpectedly somber, Mori eventually softens enough to provide helpful information, noting that online reservations are cheaper and the hotel's website is the better option for his needs. The scene concludes with Mori firmly asserting that she does not want to interact with him further. As Janu leaves, he reflects on the encounter, noting a slight increase in their complex rapport, while the event concludes with a small gain in Janu's compassion score.