Tora and her sister, Tami, discuss their business struggles and family dynamics while working in the salon. Tora reveals that she has been distancing herself from Janu due to recent events that changed her perception of him. Tami expresses her pride in Tora for being the first of their family to attend university, though Tora feels guilty that Tami has had to sacrifice her own dreams to support her.
Their conversation is interrupted by the arrival of Hana and her cousin Zena. Hana, acting with her characteristic arrogance and manipulation, pressures Tora to style her hair. Tami, desperate for money to support their failing business, forces Tora to comply. Once Tami leaves the room to take a call, Hana taunts Tora about her relationship with Janu, revealing that she has been intentionally manipulating Tora by sharing intimate details of her relationship with him. Hana threatens to target other girls—specifically Eruka and Zena—if Tora does not submit to her demands. Refusing to comply or offer the validation Hana craves, Tora reaches a breaking point, insults Hana, and storms out of the salon, leaving her sister to deal with the unexpected customer.