the protagonist, Hallman, unexpectedly finds himself at the university library on a rainy evening. As he navigates through the campus, his attention is drawn to a woman named Lisa, who sits quietly at a study table, absorbed in her book. Despite Hallman's initial hesitation, a magnetic pull leads him to approach her. Their conversation flows easily, centered around a shared love of literature. As they exchange phone numbers, Hallman senses that this encounter marks the start of something significant. The chapter ends with a sense of new beginnings, with Hallman filled with anticipation and warmth.