Janu is at school following the Culture Festival, where gossip surrounding Hana’s recent downfall and disappearance dominates the atmosphere. He discusses the situation with his secretary, Chinaka, who reveals that Hana has deleted her social media and may be planning to drop out. Janu reflects on his complex relationship with Hana, acknowledging that his past decision to leverage secrets against her created an unhealthy dynamic.
Aisha visits Janu’s office to confirm that Hana will be absent from school for an extended period, noting that Hana is struggling with immense shame following the public exposé by Zena. Janu offers to provide classwork to keep Hana occupied. After Aisha leaves, Janu pressures Chinaka into taking over the task of managing Hana's schoolwork.
In class, Zena approaches Janu to discuss the fallout of her actions. She admits to feeling a mix of regret and perverse satisfaction over exposing Hana. Janu attempts to offer emotional support, leading Zena to ask him to check on Hana at her home during the weekend, as she is concerned about the impact on Aisha and wants to avoid further school-related drama. Janu agrees to the request, leaving him to contemplate the emotional state of those around him.