A man named Mr. Stone invites a boy to play chess downstairs, but the boy hesitates because his mother forbids him from going out alone, even nearby. Discovering the boy’s mother is job hunting and working part-time, Mr. Stone offers to give her a job if the boy comes down to play chess. The boy is skeptical but tempted by the promise. Mr. Stone reveals his deep desire to see the boy succeed, hoping the talented child can achieve the world championship title he never attained. The episode ends with the boy deciding whether to trust Mr. Stone’s offer.