Summary

Ajay finishes 9th grade with straight As, being one of 10 kids in his class who are ranked number one. He tells his mom when he gets home from school on the last day, and her response is a simple, "Very good," while she continued to exercise Birju. Ajay continues to feel guilty for being so proud of himself and for doing so well with Birju in such a depressing state, and when his mom responds with an apathetic tone, Ajay says he feels a collapse at the lack of affection and attention coming from his parents.

Similar to the times before when community members have wanted Shuba's blessings on their children, it happened again. Because of Ajay's straight As, people called and asked if Shuba would speak to their children, inspire them and encourage them to do well.

Ajay has his first crush on...