The chapter opens with a flashback to the beginning of the novel, where the protagonist is introduced and introduced to the protagonist's family. The protagonist and his family have come to celebrate Valentine's Day, which is a holiday in Japan. When the protagonist enters the room, he is greeted by his mother, who tells him that he is welcome to stay and play with the other children. He asks his mother if she would like him to play with them, and she says that she would. He tells her that he would like her to come with him to visit his family in the U.S.