At the winter festival, Nirima and Mori compete at a shooting gallery stall. Nirima expresses discomfort with her elaborate hair and makeup, which were forced upon her by Eruka and Sora, but she remains focused on the game. Their conversation shifts to the underlying tension in Mori's life; Nirima tries to pry into Mori's recent personal struggles, specifically questioning a recent encounter with Janu, which causes Mori to become visibly agitated.
Nirima eventually reveals she spoke with Nokana, who misses Mori's presence in her life. Mori admits that the rift between them is complicated but finally relents, asking Nirima to relay a message to Nokana that she is not angry but needs time to figure out what she wants to say. The scene concludes when Dayai and Tora approach the duo. They issue a formal apology to Nirima for their past hostility regarding the incident in the storage room and Tuli’s condition. While they clarify that they are not seeking friendship, they agree to move past the conflict. Dayai offers a rare, genuine compliment regarding Nirima's appearance before the scene ends.