Janu visits the common room and finds Nirima and Anii playing chess. Anii is surprisingly holding her own, having beaten Nirima three times, which has left Nirima in a visibly sour mood. The conversation shifts to the game and eventually to a discussion about Legos, which Anii uses as a metaphor for creative expression, much to Nirima's annoyance.
As the game concludes, Anii offers to call the match a draw to soothe Nirima’s frustration. Nirima reluctantly accepts and retreats to the kitchen, denying that she is angry, though her irritation is evident. Anii decides to follow Nirima to check on her, and Janu opts to stay behind, noting that his tendency to taunt others would only worsen the situation. The scene ends with Anii leaving to console her friend, while Janu reflects on Nirima's uncharacteristic vulnerability after losing to Anii.