At a residential block entrance a frantic woman pounds the door, insisting "My daughter's in there!" Staff refuse entry over registration rules, sparking argument until one worker persuades management to let them sign in and go through. Inside, neighbors berate Rita for skipping Coco's homework to play mahjong and demand to know where the child is. Coco then appears from the kitchen, saying she's right there, but the crowd's accusations leave Rita defensive and the question of her neglect hangs unresolved, setting up immediate community pressure on her next move.