Janu returns to the bookstore and finds Nokana, noting how much easier it has become for him to navigate the labyrinthine shop. During their conversation, Nokana admits she feels stuck with her writing, suffering from a long-term bout of writer's block. Janu offers to help her break the block by guiding her through an exercise: he asks her to close her eyes, disconnect from her surroundings, and describe the sounds she hears in her mind's eye to spark inspiration.
As Nokana struggles to write her observations, Janu takes her hand to guide her movements on a napkin. The two share an intimate, somewhat awkward moment as Janu acknowledges he has been observing her and eventually admits that he found her attractive when he saw her in lingerie during a previous shopping trip. This admission, combined with their physical proximity, leaves Nokana flustered but receptive. As the weather turns cold, they end the writing session. The event concludes with Janu reflecting on the emotional progress they made, noting that Nokana is becoming one of the few people who makes him feel genuinely good about himself.