The chapter opens with some background text. Xiaoyu is seen interacting with the protagonist's siblings, facing accusations of being dirty and promiscuous. The protagonist then engages in a discussion about the potential to possess special abilities, and he reflects on societal structures and the suppression of knowledge after a cataclysm. He also attends a class where they discussed knowledge and surviving wildlife. The protagonist seems to be questioning the established order and is starting to recognize the social imbalances that exist in their community.