Synopsis

The chapter opens with Karina expressing gratitude for the people who have shown her kindness, helping her realize her self-worth. Milliaion presents her with a lavish atelier as a gift, sparking complicated feelings in Karina due to her limited time before leaving. Milliaion's actions and words further highlight the genuine care he has for Karina, despite her insistence on only staying for a year, and his unawareness of her looming departure. The chapter ends with Milliaion and others discussing Karina’s impending departure, which seems to be a known fact, but not explicitly stated by Karina to Milliaion, emphasizing the conflict between their perspectives.