Part III, Chapter 27 Summary

Tengo receives a call asking if he would like to see Aomame. Tengo affirms this, and the man instructs Tengo to bring along something he can't leave behind, but to keep both hands free. The man tells Tengo that time is of the essence.

Tengo packs his manuscript, floppy disks, notebook, and pens, and puts them in his shoulder bag. He also safely packs away his family photo. He thinks of what Kumi told him about leaving before the exit was blocked.

He arrives at the playground. He sits on the slide and Aomame appears beside him, and they hold hands. They don't speak at first. But then Aomame tells him to open his eyes, and to look at the moon.

Part III, Chapter 27 Analysis

Tengo gathers together his novel, which seems to be a crucial link between Tengo...