Janu visits the school sports track and finds it unusually empty, save for Tuli, who is exercising. They spend time together, with Tuli inviting Janu to run laps, which he declines due to the heat. Their conversation touches on Janu's recent social interactions and Tuli's preferences regarding local hangout spots. The interaction includes a recurring joke about "melons" (referring to watermelons left on a bench) and Tuli's insights into the local festival. Tuli expresses skepticism about the city, suggesting Janu might eventually regret his move there, but Janu reaffirms his commitment to his teaching position. The event concludes with Tuli returning to her exercise while Janu, feeling hungry, takes one of the watermelons from the bench and departs.