Part III, Chapter 5, Aomame Summary

Aomame reads and keeps watch on the playground until she goes to sleep, looking to see if Tengo comes back. One day, a knock comes on her door, asking for the fake name on the plate outside. Aomame takes out the pistol. The person knocking explains that he is a television fee collector. Aomame does not answer. Eventually, the man goes away, but Aomame feels wary of the situation.

Part III, Chapter 5, Aomame Analysis

Not only does the television fee collector visit Tengo's apartment, but the collector also heads to Aomame's apartment as well -each unknowing of the other's situation. It is apparent to the reader that the fee collector has an agenda from the Little People, or is tied to Tengo and Aomame in some unknown way or form.