During the lead-up to the school’s Culture Festival, Janu decides to neglect his teaching duties to enjoy the festival preparations. While walking through the halls, he encounters Nokana, whom he begins to tease with his signature blend of cryptic, sadistic, and flirtatious remarks. Their interaction is marked by Nokana’s palpable embarrassment and Janu’s candid admission that he finds pleasure in her emotional reactions.
Nokana asks Janu to escort her to their classroom, which the Book Club has transformed into a "Concave of Literature" featuring prop books and a specialized seating layout. As they arrive, they discuss the club's design and their philosophy on life, with Nokana noting that she views Janu as a "philanthropist" of wisdom. Hana, the Club President, briefly stops by to update them on her conflict with the Debate Club and her efforts to manage the festival's open-floor discussions.
When Janu and Nokana finally enter the club room to discuss the club’s future and Janu’s influence on the members, their conversation is interrupted by D’vala. D’vala insists that Janu accompany her to the sports track storage shed to help her retrieve heavy equipment for a fitness event. Despite Nokana’s clear disappointment, she encourages Janu to go with D’vala. Janu leaves with D’vala, noting his growing attraction to Nokana and his desire to remain the central influence in her personal growth. The scene concludes as they head toward the sports track.