Synopsis

Ed is offered a permanent student assistant position due to his proficiency, while Janica grapples with having lied to Ed about her feelings, partially caused by the physical separation. Janica also reveals her unique spirit contract and receives advice from Ed. Additionally, the chapter introduces the upcoming student council elections which are intertwined with the snowstorm that will begin soon. The chapter ends with Janica trying to process her friend Annis' actions related to Ed and an important revelation about a senior student.