Part III, Chapter 2, Aomame Summary

Aomame continues watching the playground from her balcony. She has decided not to kill herself because she believes she heard a distant voice calling her name. She decides to remain where she is, she tells Tamaru. She will not have plastic surgery, change her name, or leave any time soon. The dowager is also concerned about Aomame staying where she is, but they will bow to her wishes. Food and other necessities will be delivered once a week by supply masters, during which time Aomame is not to show herself. Tamaru also informs her he has purchased for her Proust's "In Search of Lost Time".

Aomame decides to stay where she is at least until the end of the year.

Part III, Chapter 2, Aomame Analysis

Aomame cannot leave the apartment for fear of losing her life, so...