Janu visits Tami’s salon to potentially get a haircut, hoping to replicate the routine from his first week in this world. Upon arrival, he encounters Nirima, who is managing the front desk and spending her time obsessively giving unsolicited, cynical life and relationship advice to callers. Their interaction is marked by mutual banter, with Janu observing that Nirima has become surprisingly approachable, though they still exchange insults regarding his hair and her fashion sense.
Tami eventually arrives, bringing boba for Nirima and joining the conversation. The group discusses the departure of Tami's sister, Tora, who has moved on to work at the library, and they touch on current neighborhood events, including Mrs. Soyu's impending divorce—a situation Janu notes was partially influenced by Nirima's brash advice. During the conversation, Tami invites Janu to be her plus-one to a housewarming party hosted by Ryu Ranihori. Janu discovers that Ryu had already invited him the previous night, sparking a brief moment of professional jealousy from Tami regarding the invitation order. The scene concludes with the group shifting their focus to the upcoming party, while Janu acknowledges his continued role as a mentor figure despite the shifting social dynamics and his evolving relationships with his students.