Synopsis

The chapter begins with a discussion of a bakery's deceptive ordering practices and their potential monopolization. Ed navigates student life, including the upcoming student council elections, where he shows a disinterest in running, while also revealing a desire to avoid a relationship until graduation. He encounters Clarice (the Saintess) and learns of her true identity, showcasing his awareness and desire to stay separate from main plot lines, finally contrasting his own perceived freedom with the harsh 'survival' of a mysterious man.