Each evening, a guard walks through the camp to count the residents in each apartment. Hana sees it as one of the camp’s many superfluous practices. One night after the headcount, Hana delights in noticing Kenji walking with Sumiko. Taro himself acknowledges that they would make a good romantic pairing.

Anxieties grow when rumors spread of an FBI search. The news is confirmed by an official announcement. On the day of the search, each prisoner is told to remain in their stall until it is searched. At lunch, another rumor arises: The prisoners may be moved to another camp in Utah. Hana and Taro are cautiously eager to hear this news. If they are relocated to Utah, they could rendezvous with Mary in Salt Lake City. Hana yearns for the sight of her daughter and granddaughter; she realizes that she finally forgives Mary and understands her decision to leave.

After waiting all day for the search, the guards spend less than two minutes searching the Takeda’s stall. Hana cries over “the stupidity” of the camp and its meaningless rules.

The prisoners’ official move to Utah is announced. While the Takedas hope for a better-equipped camp in Utah, the idea of leaving California fills them with dread.