Mon returns home with her trophy. Weyn questions Inthawut about what he should learn from life—and is struck by the answer. That night, as Mon rambles on about her award, Weyn mocks her, and Inthawut tries to mediate. Observing their interaction, Mon senses something new between her son and her old friend. The next morning, Weyn reveals his feelings to her, leaving Mon deeply shaken.